Nicholin

Nicholin may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Nicholin

Citicoline

Citicoline is reported as an ingredient of Nicholin in the following countries:

• Indonesia


• Italy


• Japan


• Philippines

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Decacort

Decacort may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Decacort

Methylprednisolone

Methylprednisolone 21-(sodium succinate) (a derivative of Methylprednisolone) is reported as an ingredient of Decacort in the following countries:

• Japan

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oxaprozin

Generic Name: oxaprozin (ox a PROE zin)

Brand Names: Daypro

What is oxaprozin?

Oxaprozin is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Oxaprozin works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Oxaprozin is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by arthritis.

Oxaprozin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about oxaprozin?

This medicine can increase your risk of life-threatening heart or circulation problems, including heart attack or stroke. Do not use this medicine just before or after having heart bypass surgery (also called coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).

Seek emergency medical help if you have symptoms of heart or circulation problems, such as chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, or problems with vision or balance.

This medicine can also increase your risk of serious effects on the stomach or intestines, including bleeding or perforation (forming of a hole). These conditions can be fatal and gastrointestinal effects can occur without warning at any time while you are taking oxaprozin. Older adults may have an even greater risk of these serious gastrointestinal side effects.

Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. This includes black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking oxaprozin?

Taking an NSAID can increase your risk of life-threatening heart or circulation problems, including heart attack or stroke. This risk will increase the longer you use an NSAID. Do not use this medicine just before or after having heart bypass surgery (also called coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).

NSAIDs can also increase your risk of serious effects on the stomach or intestines, including bleeding or perforation (forming of a hole). These conditions can be fatal and gastrointestinal effects can occur without warning at any time while you are taking an NSAID. Older adults may have an even greater risk of these serious gastrointestinal side effects.

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to oxaprozin, or to aspirin or other NSAIDs.

Before taking oxaprozin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

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  a history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot;

  
  


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  heart disease, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure;

  
  


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  a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding, bowel problems, diverticulosis;

  
  


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  polyps in your nose; or

  
  


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  if you smoke.

  
  

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication.

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Taking oxaprozin during the last 3 months of pregnancy may harm the unborn baby. Do not take oxaprozin during pregnancy unless your doctor has told you to. Oxaprozin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 6 years old without the advice of a doctor.

How should I take oxaprozin?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label. The maximum amount of oxaprozin for adults is 1200 milligrams (mg) per day. Know the amount of oxaprozin in the specific product you are taking.

If you take oxaprozin for a long period of time, your doctor may want to check you on a regular basis to make sure this medication is not causing harmful effects. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

Store oxaprozin at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light.

See also: Oxaprozin dosage (in more detail)

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, black or bloody stools, coughing up blood, fever, urinating less than usual or not at all, shallow breathing, fainting, or coma.

What should I avoid while taking oxaprozin?

Do not use any other over-the-counter cold, allergy, or pain medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Many medicines available over the counter contain medicines similar to oxaprozin (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen). If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of this type of medication. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen. Do not drink alcohol while taking oxaprozin. Alcohol can increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

Oxaprozin side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop taking oxaprozin and seek medical attention or call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

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  chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance;

  
  


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  black, bloody, or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;

  
  


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  urinating less than usual or not at all;

  
  


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  nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

  
  


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  fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash; or

  
  


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  bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness.

  
  

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  upset stomach, mild heartburn or stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation; bloating, gas;

  
  


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  dizziness, headache, nervousness;

  
  


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  skin itching or rash;

  
  


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  increased sweating, runny nose;

  
  


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  ringing in your ears.

  
  

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Oxaprozin Dosing Information

Usual Adult Dose for Rheumatoid Arthritis:

Initial: 1200 mg orally once a day.
Maintenance: May be increased to 1800 mg in divided doses if necessary.

Usual Adult Dose for Osteoarthritis:

Initial: 600 mg orally once a day (mild to moderate).
1200 mg orally once a day (moderate to severe).
Maintenance: May be increased to 1800 mg in divided doses if necessary.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis:

Greater than or equal to 6 years: 10 to 20 mg/kg/day, given in 2 divided doses.
Maximum daily dose: 1200 mg.

What other drugs will affect oxaprozin?

Tell your doctor if you are taking an antidepressant such as citalopram (Celexa), duloxetine (Cymbalta), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem, Symbyax), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), or venlafaxine (Effexor). Taking any of these drugs with oxaprozin may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.

Before taking oxaprozin, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:

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  cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune);

  
  


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  lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid);

  
  


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  a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);

  
  


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  steroids (prednisone and others); or

  
  


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  aspirin or other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as diclofenac (Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), fenoprofen (Nalfon), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis), ketorolac (Toradol), mefenamic acid (Ponstel), nabumetone (Relafen), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), piroxicam (Feldene), and others.

  
  

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with oxaprozin. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

More oxaprozin resources

• Oxaprozin Side Effects (in more detail)
• Oxaprozin Dosage
• Oxaprozin Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
• Drug Images
• Oxaprozin Drug Interactions
• Oxaprozin Support Group
• 5 Reviews for Oxaprozin - Add your own review/rating

• oxaprozin Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information


• Oxaprozin Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Oxaprozin Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)


• Oxaprozin Monograph (AHFS DI)


• Oxaprozin MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Daypro Prescribing Information (FDA)

Compare oxaprozin with other medications

• Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about oxaprozin.

See also: oxaprozin side effects (in more detail)

Syncl

Syncl may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Syncl

Cefalexin

Cefalexin is reported as an ingredient of Syncl in the following countries:

• Japan

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Pituitary Adenoma Medications

Definition of Pituitary Adenoma: Benign, slow-growing, arises from adenohypophysis

Drugs associated with Pituitary Adenoma

The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Pituitary Adenoma. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.

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Sandostatin

Sandostatin-Lar-Depot-Kit

Aremil

Aremil may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Aremil

Meloxicam

Meloxicam is reported as an ingredient of Aremil in the following countries:

• Peru

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Ribozar

Ribozar may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Ribozar

Gemcitabine

Gemcitabine hydrochloride (a derivative of Gemcitabine) is reported as an ingredient of Ribozar in the following countries:

• Germany

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