Oxaprozin

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Oxaprozin chemical structure
Oxaprozin
Systematic (IUPAC) name
3-(4,5-diphenyl-1,3-oxazol-2-yl)propanoic acid
Identifiers
CAS number 21256-18-8
ATC code M01AE12
PubChem 4614
DrugBank APRD00030
Chemical data
Formula C18H15NO3
Mol. weight 293.317 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability  ?
Protein binding 99%
Metabolism  ?
Half life 54.9 hours
Excretion  ?
Therapeutic considerations
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Oxaprozin (brand name: Daypro®) is a nonnarcotic, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), used to relieve the inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Chemically, it is a propionic acid derivative. Available in 600mg tablets. Normal adult dosage is 1200mg daily, not to exceed 1800mg per day.


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