Oxaprozin

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Information about Oxaprozin[edit source]

Oxaprozin is a long acting nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) available by prescription only which is used for therapy of chronic arthritis.


Liver safety of Oxaprozin[edit source]

Oxaprozin has been linked to rare instances of idiosyncratic drug induced liver disease.

Mechanism of action of Oxaprozin[edit source]

Oxaprozin (ox" a proe' zin) belongs to the propionic acid derivative class of NSAIDs similar to naproxen and ibuprofen. Like other NSAIDs, oxaprozin is a potent cyclo-oxygenase (Cox-1 and -2) inhibitor which leads to decrease in synthesis of proinflammatory prostaglandins, which are potent mediators of pain and inflammatory pathways. Oxaprozin has analgesic as well as antipyretic and antiinflammatory activities. Because of its long half-life, oxaprozin can be given once daily.

FDA approval information for Oxaprozin[edit source]

Oxaprozin was approved in the United States in 1992 and is still widely used. Oxaprozin is indicated for the treatment of chronic arthritis due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Oxaprozin is available in tablets of 600 mg in several generic forms and under the brand name Daypro.

Dosage and administration for Oxaprozin[edit source]

The recommended dose in adults is 600 to 1200 mg once daily.

Side effects of Oxaprozin[edit source]

Oxaprozin is generally well tolerated, but side effects can include headache, dizziness, somnolence, gastrointestinal upset, nausea, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, peripheral edema and hypersensitivity reactions.

Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

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