Oxaprozin

ATC Code M01AE12

Oxaprozin

Definition

A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) derivative of oxazole-propionic acid with analgesic and antipyretic properties. As a first generation NSAID inhibitor, oxaprozin binds to and inactivates both isoforms of cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and-2), thereby blocking the conversion of arachidonic acid to pro-inflammatory prostaglandins. When inhibiting COX-2, this agent may be effective in relieving pain and inflammation; when inhibiting COX-1, it may produce unacceptable gastrointestinal side effects. (NCI04)

Also known as 4,5-Diphenyl-2-oxazolepropionic Acid, Daypro, OXAPROZIN, Wy 21743 — per NCIT

Also identified as

Indications

Disease Relation Source
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Osteoarthritis may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Rheumatoid arthritis may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Organ Effects

Organ Side effect / interaction Source
Bone element may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0
Musculoskeletal system may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0
Skeletal joint may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0

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