OXAPROZIN belongs to a group of medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), indicated to relieve signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It is also used to relieve juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in children aged six years and older.
OXAPROZIN contains Oxaprozin, which works by blocking the effect of chemical messengers that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.
In some cases, OXAPROZIN may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to the doctor if any side effects persist or worsen.
Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. OXAPROZIN is not recommended for children below six years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.
Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
OXAPROZIN is used to relieve signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in children aged six years and older. OXAPROZIN contains Oxaprozin, a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the effect of chemical messengers that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.
Do not take OXAPROZIN if you are allergic to any of its components or have experienced asthma, allergic-type reactions, or urticaria after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. This medicine is contraindicated for treating peri-operative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. NSAIDs may cause gastrointestinal adverse effects like bleeding, ulceration, and perforation. People taking OXAPROZIN may be at an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. The risk may be higher for people taking NSAIDs for a longer duration. Avoid taking OXAPROZIN if you have recently had a heart attack unless prescribed by the doctor. Inform the doctor if you have/had asthma, heart failure, kidney or liver disease, or swelling of the hands, feet, lower legs or ankles. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking painkiller (aspirin), anti-rheumatic (methotrexate), ACE inhibitors, diuretics, antimanic agent (lithium), blood thinner (warfarin), anti-diabetic (glyburide).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have active peptic ulcer disease, gastrointestinal bleeding problems, severe hepatic impairment, or heart problems.
It is not known if OXAPROZIN interacts with alcohol. Please consult the doctor.
Oxaprozin belongs to pregnancy category C. OXAPROZIN is not recommended to be taken around 20 weeks or later during pregnancy as it might harm the foetus. This medicine should be used during pregnancy only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Please consult the doctor if you are breastfeeding. A decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the medicine, taking into account the importance of the medicine to the mother.
OXAPROZIN may cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.
Caution should be observed in patients with severe hepatic dysfunction. Please consult your doctor if you have liver problems.
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
OXAPROZIN is safe for children aged six years and above to treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. It is not recommended for children below six years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
Osteoarthritis: It is a joint disease in which the two ends of the joints come together due to the breakdown of a protective covering called cartilage. Due to the absence of this protective covering, the joints rub against each other, leading to pain and stiffness. Symptoms include pain, stiffness, inflammation and tenderness.
Rheumatoid arthritis: It is an auto-immune disease (the body's immune system attacks its tissue), leading to joint pain and damage. Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include pain, swelling, stiffness, deformities and loss of joint function.
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, also known as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, is a form of arthritis that causes joint stiffness and inflammation for at least six weeks in children aged 16 years or below. Symptoms include joint pain, swelling, stiffness, fever, rash, tiredness, loss of appetite, and inflammation.