Oxaprozin

Oxaprozin is a medication commonly used to reduce pain, inflammation, and joint swelling caused by different forms of arthritis and other painful conditions. While it is not a cure for arthritis, the medicine is effective in relieving symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Oxaprozin comes in a caplet form and is only available in a 600-mg strength.

What Is Oxaprozin?

Oxaprozin (Daypro®) is a prescription medicine used to treat pain, inflammation, swelling, and stiffness. It is part of a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs for short.
 

Who Makes It?

Oxaprozin is manufactured by Pfizer, Inc.
 

Uses for Oxaprozin

The medication has been licensed for the relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. However, oxaprozin is not a cure for these types of arthritis, nor does it slow down the progression of the disease.
 
(Click What Is Oxaprozin Used For? for more information, including possible off-label uses.)
 

How Does It Work?

Oxaprozin and other NSAIDs work by inhibiting the action of certain hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. These hormones are called prostaglandins.
 

Effects of Oxaprozin

By blocking the effects of prostaglandins, oxaprozin is useful at reducing pain, inflammation, and joint swelling associated with different forms of
 arthritis and other painful conditions.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
 
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