Oxaprozin

Therapeutic Group

Anti-inflammatory And Anti-rheumatic Products

Indication Dosage

Inflammatory And Painful Conditions Of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Gouty Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Sciatica, Dental Pain, Dysmenorrhoea, Post Operative And Post Traumatic Pain: 

  • Adults: 600 Mg Once A Day; In Acute Painful Condition, Initially 1200 Mg Daily. Max Dose 26 Mg/kg/day. 
  • Children: Not Recommended.

Content

  • Tab 600mg: Oxaprozin 600mg.

Pregnancy

Contraindicated In Pregnancy

Stability

  • Propionic Acid

Contra Indications

  • Active Gi Bleeding Or Ulceration, History Of Gi Bleeding Or Perforation Related To Previous Nsaid Therapy, History Of Recurrent Gi Haemorrhage Or Ulceration (two Or More Distinct Episodes), Severe Heart Failure, Hypersensitivity To Oxaprozin, Individuals With Complete Or Partial Syndrome Of Nasal Polyps.

Precautions

  • Active Gi Bleeding Or Ulceration, History Of Gi Bleeding Or Perforation Related To Previous Nsaid Therapy, History Of Recurrent Gi Haemorrhage Or Ulceration (two Or More Distinct Episodes), Severe Heart Failure, Hypersensitivity To Oxaprozin, Individuals With Complete Or Partial Syndrome Of Nasal Polyps.

Lactation

  • Contraindicated or Not Recommended

Side Effects

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Angioedema
  • Blood Disorders
  • Bronchospasm
  • Colitis
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Depression
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Fluid Retention
  • Gi Bleeding And Ulceration
  • Gi Disturbances
  • Haematuria
  • Headache
  • Hearing Disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity Reactions
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Photosensitivity
  • Raised Blood Pressure
  • Rashes
  • Renal Failure (especially In Patients With Preexisting Renal Impairment)
  • Caret Patron
  • Gastralgia
  • Vomiting
  • Skin Rash
  • Pruritus.

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