Etodolac

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Etodolac is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) that is available by prescription only and is used long term for therapy of chronic arthritis and short term for acute pain. 

Liver safety of Etodolac[edit]

Etodolac has been linked to rare instances of clinically apparent drug induced liver disease.

Mechanism of action of Etodolac[edit]

Etodolac (e toe' doe lak) belongs to the acetic acid derivative class of NSAIDs similar to diclofenac, sulindac, ketorolac and indomethacin.  Like other NSAIDs, etodolac is a potent cyclo-oxygenase (Cox-1 and -2) inhibitor which blocks the formation of prostaglandins that are important in pain and inflammatory pathways. 

FDA approval information for Etodolac[edit]

It has analgesic as well as antipyretic and antiinflammatory activity.  Etodolac was approved in the United States in 1991 and is available by prescription only.  Currently more than 3 million prescriptions are filled yearly. 

Current indications include treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and for short term treatment of acute pain. 

Dosage and administration for Etodolac[edit]

Etodolac is available as capsules or tablets in doses of 200, 300, 400 and 500 mg generically and under the trade name Lodine.  Extended release formulations of 400, 500 and 600 mg are also available for once or twice daily dosing.  The recommended dose is 400 to 1200 mg in 2 to 4 divided doses daily, based upon response and tolerance. 

Side effects of Etodolac[edit]

Like other NSAIDs, etodolac is generally well tolerated, but side effects can include headache, dizziness, somnolence, dyspepsia, nausea, abdominal discomfort, heartburn, diarrhea, peripheral edema, pruritus and hypersensitivity reactions.

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Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Acetaminophen, Celecoxib, Diclofenac, Diflunisal, Etodolac, Fenoprofen, Flurbiprofen, Ibuprofen, Indomethacin, Ketoprofen, Ketorolac, Mefenamic Acid, Meloxicam, Nabumetone, Naproxen, Nimesulide, Oxaprozin, Phenylbutazone, Piroxicam, Rofecoxib, Sulindac, Tolmetin

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (primarily M01A and M02A, also N02BA)
pyrazolones /
pyrazolidines
salicylates
acetic acid derivatives
and related substances
oxicams
propionic acid
derivatives (profens)


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