OXAPROZIN

Overview

OXAPROZIN is a Schedule H drug.
Oxaprozin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Oxaprozin works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Oxaprozin is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in adults. Oxaprozin is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in children who are at least 6 years old.

Usage

OXAPROZIN is generally used to treat: Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart, kidney or liver disease, sugar, stomach or bowel problems, swelling or fluid buildup, asthma, growths in the nose, high blood pressure, blood disorder, bleeding problems, dehydration, alcoholism, decrease in blood minerals, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Patient may experience with stomach ulcer or bleeding; if it is so stop the medication. Avoid exposure to sunlight. Monitor kidney function, complete blood cell counts, and blood pressure regularly while taking this medication.

Common Side-Effects

OXAPROZIN : Abdomen Upset Stomach, Constipation, Nausea, Vomit, Heartburn, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Head Headache

Serious Side-Effects

OXAPROZIN : Ringing In Ears, Mood Swings, Easy Bruising, Ankles Swelling, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized), Weight Gain

Rare Side-Effects

OXAPROZIN : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

OXAPROZIN can interfere with: Asthma, Congestive Heart Disease, Edema, Hypertension, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Peptic Ulcer, Duodenitis, Gastritis, Alcoholism, Colitis, Gastroenteritis, Dermatitis, Acute Renal Failure, Hyponatremia, Acute Liver Failure, Myocardial Infarction, Anemia, Thrombocytopathy, Thrombocytopenia, Vitamin K Deficiency

Technical Classification

OXAPROZIN is categorized as: NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with OXAPROZIN as Ingredient

MACPROX 600G TABOXAPROZIN 600.0 GM