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What the FDA labels say about taking them together

Oxaprozin and warfarin

Oxaprozin's FDA label of December 26, 2024 names warfarin in its drug interactions section, and warfarin's label names oxaprozin too. The oxaprozin label: “Oxaprozin and anticoagulants such as warfarin have a synergistic effect on bleeding. The concomitant use of oxaprozin and anticoagulants have an increased risk of serious bleeding compared to the use of either drug …”

Check it at the source: the oxaprozin FDA label on DailyMed (effective December 26, 2024, Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC); the warfarin FDA label on DailyMed (effective May 29, 2026, Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC).

What does the oxaprozin label say about warfarin?

Oxaprozin label, drug interactions

Drugs That Interfere with Hemostasis Clinical Impact: Oxaprozin and anticoagulants such as warfarin have a synergistic effect on bleeding. The concomitant use of oxaprozin and anticoagulants have an increased risk of serious bleeding compared to the use of either drug alone. Serotonin release by platelets plays an important role in hemostasis. … Intervention: Monitor patients with concomitant use of oxaprozin with anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin), antiplatelet drugs (e.g., aspirin), SSRIs, and SNRIs for signs of bleeding [see ].

Oxaprozin label, warnings and precautions

Co-morbid conditions such as coagulation disorders or concomitant use of warfarin, other anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs (e.g., aspirin), SSRIs, and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) may increase this risk.

Source: FDA drug label (Oxaprozin), Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC, effective December 26, 2024 (SPL set d9b0ca6c-4c53-4f6e-918b-02a8c472a194), via openFDA; the full label on DailyMed

What does the warfarin label say about oxaprozin?

Warfarin label, drug interactions

Drug Class: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Specific Drugs: celecoxib, diclofenac, diflunisal, fenoprofen, ibuprofen, indomethacin, ketoprofen, ketorolac, mefenamic acid, naproxen, oxaprozin, piroxicam, sulindac

Source: FDA drug label (Warfarin Sodium), Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, effective May 29, 2026 (SPL set 558b7a0d-5490-4c1b-802e-3ab3f1efe760), via openFDA; the full label on DailyMed

These are the labels' own sentences. PlainMeds does not grade interactions; a pharmacist or prescriber can say what they mean for one person's medicines.

Both medicines on the record

7Oxaprozin generic labelers
19Warfarin generic labelers
OxaprozinWarfarin
Labeled forOsteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritisBlood clots (DVT and PE), Atrial fibrillation
Boxed warningYesYes
Pharmacy cost (NADAC)$0.475 per tablet 600 mg tablet$0.093 per tablet 2 mg tablet
Shortage nowNo current entryNo current entry

Source: FDA NDC Directory, CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026 and the FDA Drug Shortage Database (FDA files October 8, 2026)

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