Oxapro 600mg Tablet

Oxapro 600mg Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It provides relief from pain and inflammation in conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, and juvenile arthritis. It also helps in relieving muscle and joint pain, headache, fever, toothache, and menstrual cramps. Oxapro 600mg Tablet should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset and reduce side effects. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as it will become less effective if you do. The common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, and indigestion. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. This medicine is generally considered safe but is not suitable for everybody. Before you take it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, asthma, blood disorders, or drink a lot of alcohol. Also, tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while using this medicine.

• Fever
• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Gout
• Pain relief

Oxapro 600mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Oxapro 600mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Oxapro 600mg Tablet with herbs/food with anti-platelet activity such as alfalfa, anise, bilberry, grape seed, green tea, turmeric, fenugreek, garlic, ginger.

• Rash
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Constipation
• Dyspepsia
• Increased bleeding time
• Gastrointestinal ulcer
• Renal dysfunction

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Oxapro 600mg Tablet.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Oxapro 600mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Oxapro 600mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

DrivingUNSAFE

Oxapro 600mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

KidneyCAUTION

Oxapro 600mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Oxapro 600mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Oxapro 600mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Oxapro 600mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

If you miss a dose of Oxapro 600mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class

Oxazole Propionic Acid Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Pain analgesics

Action Class

NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (propionic acid)