Used primarily as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), it is prescribed to manage pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Its long half-life allows for once-daily dosing, improving patient compliance. It works by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, thereby reducing the production of prostaglandins involved in inflammation and pain. Also used to treat acute musculoskeletal disorders, including sprains and postoperative pain. Due to its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, it is effective in both chronic and short-term inflammatory conditions.