Etodolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is used to treat arthritis symptoms and general pain. This eMedTV resource explains how the drug works and offers more detailed information on its specific uses, overdose symptoms, and more.
This eMedTV article provides a list of common etodolac side effects, including nausea, gas, and diarrhea. Rare side effects, such as anemia or asthma, are also listed, as well as serious side effects that should be reported to a healthcare provider.
Etodolac uses primarily include the treatment of various arthritis symptoms and general pain. As this page of the eMedTV library explains, etodolac can also be used to reduce pain related to bone, muscle, or tendon injury or inflammation.
Dosing with etodolac for acute pain relief generally starts at 200 mg to 400 mg every six to eight hours. This eMedTV page also contains dosing recommendations for treating arthritis symptoms and offers tips and precautions when taking the drug.
This eMedTV resource provides a list of medicines that may cause drug interactions with etodolac, including diuretics, warfarin, and corticosteroids. As the article explains, these interactions may increase the risk for kidney damage and bleeding.
Do not take etodolac if you are having or have recently had coronary bypass graft surgery. This eMedTV page contains more precautions and warnings with etodolac, including other people who should not take the drug and possible side effects.
As this section of the eMedTV library explains, generic etodolac products are used for various muscle and joint conditions, and come in a number of strengths, from 200 mg to 500 mg. The drug is also available in either tablet or capsule form.
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