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Oxaprozin
Oxaprozin (Daypro)
Oxaprozin
(ox-ah-PROH-zin)
Pregnancy Category: C
Daypro
(Rx)
Classification:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
See Also:
See also Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs[.
]Uses:
Acute and chronic management of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
How Supplied:
Tablet: 600 mg
Dosage
•Tablets
Rheumatoid arthritis.
Adults: 1,200 mg once daily. Lower and higher doses may be required in certain clients.
Osteoarthritis.
Adults: 1,200 mg once daily. For clients with a lower body weight or with a milder disease, 600 mg/day may be appropriate.
Maximum daily dose for either rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis: 1,800 mg (or 26 mg/kg, whichever is lower) given in divided doses. |
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