Oxaprozin Potassium and Plecanatide

• Generic Name: oxaprozin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Daypro

Consider potential benefits and risks of oxaprozin therapy as well as alternative therapies before initiating therapy with the drug. Use lowest effective dosage and shortest duration of therapy consistent with the patient’s treatment goals.

Symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Management of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in children 6-16 years of age.

• Generic Name: plecanatide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Trulance

Plecanatide works by activating certain substances within your intestines that help increase fluid secretion and muscle movement. Plecanatide also causes changes in the consistency of your stools.

Plecanatide is used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation, or irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.

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