General Information on Daypro
Daypro is a medication used for the treatment of inflammation and pain caused by arthritis. The generic name of Daypro is oxaprozin, which belongs to a group of drugs called NSAIDs.
Daypro works by lowering the level of certain hormones in the body. These hormones are responsible for causing pain and inflammation.
Daypro may also be prescribed by a doctor for other medical conditions if deemed fit.
Side effects of Daypro
Like other NSAIDs, Daypro may also increase the risk of extremely dangerous and possibly fatal heart and circulation problems such as stroke and heart attack. This medication must not be used immediately before or after a heart bypass surgery. You must seek immediate medical attention if you suffer from any heart or circulation problems on taking Daypro. The signs of such problems would include slurred speech, chest pain, vision and balance problems, falling short of breath, and weakness.
Daypro may also increase the risk of serious side effects and damage caused to the digestive tract, such as bleeding or perforation in the stomach or intestines. Such conditions can prove to be fatal, and these side effects occur without any warning. Older patients taking Daypro stand a greater risk of suffering from such sudden and extremely dangerous side gastrointestinal side effects. You must seek immediate medical attention if you suffer from any symptoms of bleeding in the intestines or stomach. Such symptoms include tarry, bloody, or black stools, coughing up of blood, or dark colored vomit.
Mild side effects that may surface due to Daypro include stomach upset or mild pain, mild heartburn, diarrhea or constipation, bloating, gas, dizziness, nervousness, skin rashes or itching, dryness in the mouth, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, runny nose, and increased sweating.
Other serious side effects of Daypro include reduced or no urination, severe nausea and stomach pain, low fever, dark urine, loss of appetite, jaundice, fever, headaches, sore throat and severe peeling, blistering, or skin redness and rashes. Seek emergency medical help if you suffer from any of the above side effects.
Dosage of Daypro
Daypro is available in one strength- Daypro 600mg. Before taking this medication, you must discuss the risks involved in using the drug. If Daypro has been prescribed to you, you must only follow the lowest effective dose as determined by your doctor.
The recommended dose for relief from the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, is 1200mg once a day. For the treatment of osteoarthritis symptoms, the recommended dose remains the same. However, for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in patients between the ages of 6 and 16, the recommended dose depends on the weight of the patient.
Irrespective of the recommended dose, you must follow the dosage prescribed for you by your doctor.
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You can buy Daypro from North Drug Store, an online Canadian prescription service that offers several generic and branded drugs at very affordable rates. All prescription drug orders are handled by qualified Canadian pharmacists, making it a safe place to buy drugs online.
