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Drug Approval

In 2006, Daytrana was approved as the first skin patch medication for treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Daytrana contains methylphenidate, the same drug used in Ritalin pills.

Drug Warning

All ADHD stimulant medications now carry warnings that patients with a history of structural heart problems, high blood pressure, or disturbances in heart rhythm (arrhythmia) should not use these drugs. These warnings appear on the prescribing labels of methylph...

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Expert & Community Posts

Financial Assistance for Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications

By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...EN-Tabs)Celecoxib (Celebrex)Hydrocortisone (Cortef, Hydrocortone)Oxaprozin (Daypro)Piroxicam... Read more »

Prostate-Shrinking Medications

By Jay Motola , Health Expert

In 1992, Merck introduced a revolutionary drug finasteride (Proscar). This drug was the first... Read more »

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Health Guide

Breast Cancer Drug Therapy

The most important advances in the cure of breast cancer have come through the use of drug therapy, also called systemic therapy. Surgery and radiation therapy are effective for treating... Read more »

Psoriasis: Highlights

ResearchA study released in October 2006 shows an increased risk of heart attacks in people with psoriasis. The risk was highest in young patients with severe psoriasis.Drug ResearchResults... Read more »

Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Medications

Treatments for PAD help manage leg pain and improve function, as well as reduce the risk for heart attack and stroke. Drugs used for improving leg pain and function are generally those... Read more »

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Treatment

The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis involves medications and lifestyle changes.General Guidelines for Drug TreatmentsMany drugs are used for managing the pain and slowing the progression... Read more »

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Treatment

No treatment cures systemic lupus erythematosus, but many therapies can suppress symptoms and relieve discomfort. Treatment of SLE varies depending on the extent and severity of the... Read more »

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Medications

Daypro Oral Uses and How to Use

Oxaprozin is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication... Read more »

Daypro Oral Precautions and Side Effects

Oxaprozin is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is... Read more »

Daypro Oral Drug Interactions

Oxaprozin is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is... Read more »

Daypro Oral Dosage and Storage

Oxaprozin is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is... Read more »

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