Generic name: oxaprozin [ ox-a-PROE-zin ]
Brand name: Daypro
Dosage form: oral tablet (600 mg)
Drug class:Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
What is oxaprozin?
Oxaprozin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in adults. Oxaprozin is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in children who are at least 6 years old.
Oxaprozin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Oxaprozin can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke. Do not use oxaprozin just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). Oxaprozin may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.
Before taking this medicine
Oxaprozin can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any risk factors. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).
Oxaprozin may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using oxaprozin, especially in older adults.
You should not use oxaprozin if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
active bleeding in your stomach or intestines; or
a history of asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID.
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