Oxaprozin (Oxaprozin)
Overview of Oxaprozin
Oxaprozin is NSAID (non steroidal antinflammatory drug). Oxaprozin is one of the newest of the propionic acid derivative. It relieves pain and reduces inflammation and fever. It has a very long half life and it can be given once a day. Because of this long half life dose adjustment should be made at intervals no shorter than five days to two weeks.
Indication of Oxaprozin
Oxaprozin is primarily indicated in conditions like Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis.
Contraindication of Oxaprozin
Oxaprozin is contraindicated in conditions like Haemorrhage,GI diseases.
Side Effects of Oxaprozin
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Oxaprozin, which give rise to further complications include Anemia, Pancreatitis, Leucopenia, Agranulocytosis.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Oxaprozin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Vomiting, Anorexia, Abdominal pain, Rashes, Dysuria, Sleep disturbance, Weight gain, StomatitisX, Rectal bleeding, Edema, Weight loss, GI hemorrhage, Increased intracranial pressure, CNS depression, Serum sickness, BP alteration, GI ulceration.
Precautions of Oxaprozin
Oxaprozin should be used with caution in patients with any liver or kidney disease, blood disorders, ulcers, heart disease, alcohol use, high blood pressure, eye disease or allergies (especially drug allergies). It should be used with caution when performing tasks requiring alertness. Limit alcohol intake as it may intensify the drowsiness effect of this medication and make stomach or intestines more likely to bleed. Do not take aspirin without consulting the doctor (check the ingredients of any nonprescription medication because it may contain aspirin). Caution is advised when this drug is used in the elderly. It should be used during pregnancy or lactation only if clearly needed. Use of this drug during the last 6 months of pregnancy is not recommended.