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Oxaprozin (Oxaprozin) - Summary

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Cardiovascular Risk

  • NSAIDs1 may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may increase with duration of use. Patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors for cardiovascular disease may be at greater risk (see WARNINGS).
  • Oxaprozin tablets are contraindicated for the treatment of peri-operative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery (see WARNINGS).

Gastrointestinal Risk

  • NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. These events can occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms. Elderly patients are at greater risk for serious gastrointestinal events (see WARNINGS).
[1 Throughout this package insert, the term NSAID refers to a non-aspirin non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.]
 

OXAPROZIN SUMMARY

OXAPROZIN TABLETS USP, 600 mg

Oxaprozin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), chemically designated as 4,5-diphenyl-2-oxazole-propionic acid, and has the following chemical structure.

Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of oxaprozin tablets and other treatment options before deciding to use oxaprozin tablets. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS).

Oxaprozin tablets are indicated:

* For relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis

* For relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis

* For relief of the signs and symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis


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