{"id":18827,"date":"2017-12-08T22:30:53","date_gmt":"2017-12-08T17:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18827"},"modified":"2018-07-30T15:12:35","modified_gmt":"2018-07-30T09:42:35","slug":"etodolac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18827","title":{"rendered":"Etodolac \u2013 Information, Uses, Side Effects and Dosage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Trade Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Etodolac<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Category:\u00a0<\/strong>Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Generic name:\u00a0<\/strong>etodolac<em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Introduction and Quick Information<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Prostaglandins, a chemical that induces pain and inflammation is produced by an enzyme, known as cyclooxygenase (COX). NSAIDs such as Etodolac block the COX enzyme and reduce the production of prostaglandins, thus relieving pain and inflammation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Is <\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Etodolac<\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> Approved by FDA?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Yes, the U.S FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has approved Etodolac for the treatment of pain and inflammation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Usage and Benefits of <\/strong><strong>Etodolac<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Etodolac is used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain and certain inflammatory conditions, such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The uses and benefits are what we all look for in a medicine.Etodolac is one such medicine which provides relief to a lot many people with throbbing joints and inflamed knees:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Some other off-label uses of Etodolac include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fibromyalgia symptoms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Symptoms of Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Symptoms of Gout<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Inflammation or pain caused by other conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Systemic lupus erythematosus symptoms (SLE for short or lupus)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It is advisable to consult a doctor before using this drug for its off-label uses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Etodolac Side Effects:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Some commonly seen side-effects of Etodolac include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Belching<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">abdominal pain or cramps<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">blurred vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">bloody or tarry stools<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">cloudy urine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">body aches<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">constipation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">congestion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">dry or a <\/span>sore<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you experience any of these side-effects, contact your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>General Recommended Dosages of <\/strong><strong>Etodolac<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You must consume Etodolac in the dose prescribed by the doctor. Follow the prescribed directions carefully.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Do not chew, crush, or break an extended-release tablet. You have to swallow it as a whole.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Etodolac may require around 2 weeks to improve your symptoms. Therefore, continue taking the medication to achieve desirable results. Talk to your physician if your symptoms do not improve even after 2 weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If you are on a long-term therapy of Etodolac, you may need regular monitoring to rule out stomach bleeding and other complications associated with the drug.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You should store Etodolac away from heat and moisture and at room temperature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Miss the Dose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Take the missed dose the minute you remember it. However, if its almost time for your next scheduled dose, you can skip the missed dose and proceed with your scheduled dose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Take Overdose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Some common symptoms of Etodolac overdose are drowsiness, coughing up blood, stomach pain, vomiting, bloody or black stools, shallow breathing, nausea, fainting, etc. \u00a0If you experience any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Interactions of <\/strong><strong>Etodolac<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Some of the drugs that may cause complications when taken with Etodolac are as follows.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">digoxin (Lanoxin digitalis, digitalis)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral, Gengraf)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">blood thinner like warfarin (Coumadin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">methotrexate (Trexall, Rheumatrex)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">corticosteroids (prednisone, etc)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">diuretic (water pill) like furosemide (Lasix)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">aspirin or any other NSAIDs like diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam), indomethacin (Indocin), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), ketoprofen (Orudis), mefenamic acid (Ponstel), ketorolac (Toradol), meloxicam (Mobic), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), nabumetone (Relafen), piroxicam (Feldene), etc<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">ACE inhibitors like captopril (Capoten), benazepril (Lotensin), lisinopril (Prinivil, fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), Zestril), ramipril (Altace), etc<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">However, you must note that there are several other drugs that may interact with Etodolac. Therefore, inform your physician about all the drugs you are taking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Lifestyle and Food Habits You Must Follow When on <\/strong><strong>Etodolac<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">When on NSAIDs, the gastric irritation is common. Hence, adequate hydration and nutrition are important. Also, inform your doctor if you have:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">a history of bleeding or stomach ulcers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">a history of blood clot, heart attack, or stroke<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">congestive heart failure, heart disease or high blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">kidney or liver disorder<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">asthma<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">nasal polyps<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">allergic to any drug<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>How Safe Is <\/strong><strong>Etodolac<\/strong><strong> for Pregnant Women or Nursing Mothers?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Use of Etodolac is absolutely contraindicated in the third trimester as it can cause cardiac anomalies in the fetus. Etodolac is also excreted in breastmilk. However, the effect of Etodolac in a nursing infant is not known.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Thus, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or lactating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Complications and Conditions Possible Due to Prolonged Use of <\/strong><strong>Etodolac<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Addiction liability of Etodolac is not known. Hence, abrupt stoppage of the drug without a prior medical consultation is not recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Availability of <\/strong><strong>Etodolac<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Etodolac is usually available on prescription only and is not available as an over-the-counter drug.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drug Trade Name:\u00a0Etodolac Category:\u00a0Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID) Generic name:\u00a0etodolac\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introduction and Quick Information: Prostaglandins, a chemical that induces pain and inflammation is produced by an enzyme, known as cyclooxygenase (COX). NSAIDs such as Etodolac block the COX enzyme and reduce the production of prostaglandins, thus relieving pain and inflammation. Is Etodolac Approved by FDA? Yes, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":33765,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[18940],"tags":[29617],"class_list":["post-18827","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-know-your-drug","tag-etodolac"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18827","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18827"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18827\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/33765"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18827"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18827"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18827"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}