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What is Daypro: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Jan 12, 2021  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Daypro overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Oxaprozin, Daypro

Generic Names:

  • Oxaprozin

Uses:

  • Treats pain and arthritis. This medicine is an NSAID.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Central Nervous System Agent, Musculoskeletal Agent, Analgesic, Antirheumatic

Forms:

  • Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Daypro used for?

Daypro is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve pain or inflammation caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in adults. It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

What form(s) does Daypro come in

  • Tablet

What are common Daypro doses?

  • Tablet 600MG

Common Daypro prescriptions

  • Daypro
    600mg tablet

How to take Daypro

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Daypro contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction (including asthma) to oxaprozin, aspirin, or similar medicines. Do not use it if you have had heart surgery (such as coronary artery bypass graft).

Daypro warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use this medicine during the later part of a pregnancy, unless your doctor tells you to.

  • Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, bleeding disorder, heart disease, high blood pressure, heart failure, a recent heart attack, or a history of stomach or bowel problems (including bleeding or ulcers). Tell your doctor if you smoke or drink alcohol.

  • This medicine may cause the following problems:High risk of blood clots, heart attack, stroke, or heart failureBleeding and ulcers in your stomach or intestinesKidney damageLiver damageSerious skin reactions

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

  • This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Numbness or weakness on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking

  • Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Daypro interactions

  • Do not use any other NSAID unless your doctor says it is okay. Some other NSAIDs are aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, diflunisal, ibuprofen, naproxen, or salsalate.

  • Some foods and medicines can affect how oxaprozin works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Cyclosporine, digoxin, glyburide, lithium, methotrexate, or pemetrexedBlood pressure medicineBlood thinner (including warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat depressionSteroid medicine

  • This medicine may cause the following problems:High risk of blood clots, heart attack, stroke, or heart failureBleeding and ulcers in your stomach or intestinesKidney damageLiver damageSerious skin reactions

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

  • This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Daypro side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Bloody or black, tarry stools, severe stomach pain, vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds

  • Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Change in how much or how often you urinate

  • Numbness or weakness on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking

  • Chest pain, trouble breathing, coughing up blood, unusual sweating, fainting

  • Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

  • Blistering, peeling, red skin rash

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