Alternatives to oxaprozin
FDA shortage status is active for oxaprozin; 13 same-class SPL records are listed below for registry comparison only.
Brand: Daypro
oxaprozin class peers while FDA lists an active shortage
oxaprozin (Daypro) is on an FDA shortage listing while 13 other Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) SPL records remain in this registry peer set (class inventory 14). Labeled indication field for oxaprozin: This medicine can help with the symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
Top FAERS reaction fields for oxaprozin total 1,348 reports across 10 reactions, set beside diclofenac, diflunisal, etodolac. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About oxaprozin
Oxaprozin (Daypro) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It helps to reduce pain and swelling.
Used for: This medicine can help with the symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. These conditions can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in your joints. Oxaprozin can help you feel better by reducing these symptoms.
13 Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) peers (wide set)
diclofenac
OTCVoltaren, Cataflam
This medicine temporarily relieves arthritis pain. It is only for pain in your hands, wrists, elbows, feet, ankles, or knees. It may take up to 7 days to start working. If you still have pain after 7 days, stop using it.
diflunisal
RxDolobid
Diflunisal can help with mild to moderate pain. It can also treat the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. You should use the lowest dose that works for you, for the shortest time needed.
etodolac
RxLodine
Etodolac treats the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It can help with pain and swelling in your joints. Etodolac is also used for short-term relief of acute pain.
ibuprofen
OTCAdvil, Motrin
Ibuprofen can help with minor aches and pains. You can use it for headaches, toothaches, backaches, menstrual cramps, and muscle aches. It can also help with the common cold, minor arthritis pain, and fever.
indomethacin
RxIndocin
Indomethacin treats moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. It can also help with acute painful shoulder (bursitis or tendinitis) and gouty arthritis. This medicine reduces pain and swelling in your joints.
ketoprofen
RxOrudis
Ketoprofen extended-release capsules treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. These conditions cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. This medicine is not for treating sudden, sharp pain.
ketorolac
RxToradol
Ketorolac is used for short-term relief of moderate to severe pain. It is often used after surgery. You should only use it for up to 5 days.
mefenamic acid
RxPonstel
Mefenamic acid is used to relieve mild to moderate pain in people 14 years and older. It should not be used for more than 7 days. It is also used to treat menstrual cramps.
meloxicam
RxMobic
Meloxicam treats the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It can also treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in children who weigh at least 132 pounds (60 kg). This medicine helps to relieve pain, swelling, and stiffness in your joints.
nabumetone
RxRelafen
Nabumetone is used to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. These conditions can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in your joints. This medicine can help you feel better.
naproxen
OTCAleve, Naprosyn
Naproxen is used to relieve pain and inflammation. You can use it for arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. It also treats ankylosing spondylitis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Naproxen can help with tendonitis, bursitis, gout, menstrual cramps, and general pain.
piroxicam
RxFeldene
Piroxicam helps to relieve the pain and swelling from osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is a joint problem that usually affects older people. Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that causes joint pain, swelling, and stiffness.
sulindac
RxClinoril
Sulindac can help with the pain and swelling from different types of arthritis. This includes osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It can also treat ankylosing spondylitis, a painful shoulder, and gout.
oxaprozin vs diclofenac & diflunisal · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Pain" shows the widest count spread between oxaprozin and diclofenac, diflunisal, etodolac in this extract (12,130-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | oxaprozin | diclofenac | diflunisal | etodolac |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Hypersensitivity | 386 | - | 47 | 145 |
| Pain | 151 | 12,281 | 50 | 350 |
| Nausea | 134 | 6,715 | 66 | 290 |
| Headache | 104 | 6,585 | 45 | 238 |
| Arthralgia | 103 | 8,640 | 43 | 284 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 103 | - | 26 | 162 |
| Fatigue | 103 | 11,317 | 57 | 272 |
| Dyspnoea | 91 | - | - | 223 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
oxaprozin shortage vs Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) peer index
Shortage status
FDA shortage listing is active for oxaprozin (status: To Be Discontinued). Peer rows remain a registry index, not a switch guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Registry note: Shortage listings and peer indexes are for registry orientation only. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for oxaprozin: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Daypro SPL strings.
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