Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent used in the once-a-day oral treatment of arthritis; side effects include stomach irritation and intestinal bleeding.
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Oxaprozin (Daypro) is used to manage the symptoms of acute or chronic osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Oxaprozin has pain-relieving, fever-reducing, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is available only by prescription.