FDA data Registry peer set 13 peers FDA shortage listed

Alternatives to oxaprozin

FDA shortage status is active for oxaprozin; 13 same-class SPL records are listed below for registry comparison only.

Brand: Daypro

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) Prescription 13 alternatives found

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

OTC

Voltaren, 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

Rx

Dolobid

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

Rx

Lodine

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

OTC

Advil, 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

Rx

Indocin

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

Rx

Orudis

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

Rx

Toradol

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

Rx

Ponstel

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

Rx

Mobic

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

Rx

Relafen

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

OTC

Aleve, 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

Rx

Feldene

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

Rx

Clinoril

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.

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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 diclofenacdiflunisaletodolac
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

Does FDA list a shortage for oxaprozin while peers remain indexed?
Yes - oxaprozin matched an active FDA shortage listing (To Be Discontinued) while 13 other Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) SPL records remain in this peer index for field comparison only.

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.

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Field note for oxaprozin: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Daypro SPL strings.