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What is oxaprozin used for? This prescription medication is often used for treating arthritis and other painful conditions related to pain, inflammation, swelling, or stiffness. In addition to treating rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, oxaprozin is used for treating juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in children six years of age and older. Off-label uses of the drug include the relief of symptoms associated with gout, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia.
Oxaprozin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), chemically designated as 4,5-diphenyl-2-oxazole-propionic acid, and has the following chemical structure: The empirical formula for Oxaprozin is C18H15NO3, and the molecular weight is 293. Oxaprozin is a white to off-white powder with a slight odor and a melting point of 162Â°C to 163Â°C. It is slightly soluble in alcohol and insoluble in water, with an octanol/water partition coefficient of 4.8 at physiologic pH (7.4).