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Etodolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Etodolac is used to treat mild to moderate pain, osteoarthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Etodolac may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Etodolac can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term or take high doses, or if you have heart disease. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).
Etodolac may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using etodolac, especially in older adults.
Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. This includes black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
Do not use any other over-the-counter cold, allergy, or pain medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Many medicines available over the counter contain aspirin or other medicines similar to etodolac (such as ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen). If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of this type of medication. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen. Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine. Alcohol can increase the risk of stomach bleeding caused by etodolac. Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds). This medicine can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn may result.
Etodolac can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term or take high doses, or if you have heart disease. Even people without heart disease or risk factors could have a stroke or heart attack while taking this medicine.
Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).
Etodolac may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using this medicine, especially in older adults.
You should not use etodolac if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID.
To make sure etodolac is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or if you smoke;
a history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot;
a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding;
asthma;
liver or kidney disease; or
fluid retention.
Taking etodolac during the last 3 months of pregnancy may harm the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using etodolac.
Etodolac can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
The etodolac regular tablet is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old. The extended-release form of etodolac is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old.
Take etodolac exactly as it was prescribed for you. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Use the lowest dose that is effective in treating your condition.
Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole.
It may take up to 2 weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.
If you use this medicine long-term, you may need frequent medical tests.
This medicine can cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using etodolac.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
Read all patient information, medication guides, and instruction sheets provided to you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of stomach bleeding.
Avoid taking aspirin or other NSAIDs while you are taking etodolac.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any cold, allergy, or pain medication. Many medicines available over the counter contain aspirin or other medicines similar to etodolac. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much of this type of medication. Check the label to see if a medicine contains aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to etodolac: sneezing, runny or stuffy nose; wheezing or trouble breathing; hives; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of a heart attack or stroke: chest pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, feeling short of breath.
Stop using etodolac and call your doctor at once if you have:
changes in your vision;
the first sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild;
shortness of breath (even with mild exertion);
swelling or rapid weight gain;
signs of stomach bleeding - bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
liver problems - nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, flu-like symptoms, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
kidney problems - little or no urinating, painful or difficult urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath;
low red blood cells (anemia) - pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, rapid heart rate, trouble concentrating; or
severe skin reaction - fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.
Common etodolac side effects may include:
nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, indigestion;
diarrhea, constipation, gas;
dizziness, weakness;
sore throat, runny nose, flu symptoms;
itching, rash; or
headache.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Usual Adult Dose for Osteoarthritis:
Capsules or tablets: 300 mg orally 2 to 3 times a day or 400 mg orally twice a day or 500 mg orally twice a day. Total daily dose should not exceed 1200 mg.
Extended-release tablets: 400 to 1200 mg orally, given once daily.
Usual Adult Dose for Rheumatoid Arthritis:
Capsules or tablets: 300 mg orally 2 to 3 times a day or 400 mg orally twice a day or 500 mg orally twice a day. Total daily dose should not exceed 1200 mg.
Extended-release tablets: 400 to 1200 mg orally, given once daily.
Usual Adult Dose for Pain:
Capsules or tablets: 200 to 400 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours. Total daily dose should not exceed 1200 mg.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis:
Extended-release tablets:
6 to 16 years: dose based on weight, given orally once daily
For 20 to 30 kg, dose is 400 mg
For 31 to 45 kg, dose is 600 mg
For 46 to 60 kg, dose is 800 mg
For greater than 60 kg, dose is 1000 mg
Ask your doctor before using etodolac if you take an antidepressant such as citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline (Zoloft), trazodone, or vilazodone. Taking any of these medicines with an NSAID may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially:
cyclosporine;
lithium;
methotrexate;
a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven);
heart or blood pressure medication, including a diuretic or "water pill"; or
steroid medicine (prednisone and others).
This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with etodolac, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.
Further informationRemember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use etodolac only for the indication prescribed.
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Medically reviewed by USARx EDITORIAL TEAM Last updated on 1/27/2021.
Source: Drugs.com Etodolac Er (www.drugs.com/etodolac.html).
More frequently reported side effects include: abdominal pain, asthenia, diarrhea, dyspepsia, nausea, flatulence, and malaise. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
For the ConsumerApplies to etodolac: oral capsule, oral tablet, oral tablet extended release
Oral route (Tablet; Capsule; Tablet, Extended Release)
NSAIDs may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may be increased in patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Etodolac is contraindicated for the treatment of perioperative pain in the setting of CABG surgery. NSAIDs can also cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events especially in the elderly, including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal.
Along with its needed effects, etodolac may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking etodolac:
More common
Symptoms of overdose
Some side effects of etodolac may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to etodolac: oral capsule, oral tablet, oral tablet extended release
GeneralThe most frequently reported side effects were gastrointestinal in nature and included dyspepsia, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, gross bleeding/perforation, heartburn, nausea, gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, and vomiting.
GastrointestinalVery common (10% or more): Dyspepsia (10%)
Common (1% to 10%): Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, gross bleeding/perforation, heartburn, nausea, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, vomiting, abdominal distention, epigastric pain, stools abnormal, gastritis, melena
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Pancreatitis
Frequency not reported: Dry mouth, ulcerative stomatitis, eructation, peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, perforation, esophagitis, esophageal stricture, cardiospasm, colitis, GI discomfort, burning sensation, gastralgia, upper abdominal discomfort, glossitis, hematemesis, rectal bleeding, heartburn, indigestion, ulcerative colitis exacerbated, Crohn's disease exacerbated
Postmarketing reports: Intestinal ulceration
CardiovascularFrequency not reported: Hypertension, congestive heart failure, flushing, palpitations, arrhythmia, myocardial infarction, tachycardia, cardiac failure
Postmarketing reports: Necrotizing vasculitis
RenalCommon (1% to 10%): Renal function abnormal
Frequency not reported: Renal calculus, interstitial nephritis, renal impairment, nephrotoxicity, nephrotic syndrome, renal failure
Postmarketing reports: Renal insufficiency, renal papillary necrosis
Nervous systemCommon (1% to 10%): Dizziness, headache
Frequency not reported: Syncope, somnolence, cerebrovascular accident, paresthesia, taste perversion, loss of taste, convulsion, coma, tremor, drowsiness, optic neuritis, stroke
DermatologicCommon (1% to 10%): Pruritus, rash
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis
Frequency not reported: Ecchymosis, angioedema, sweating, urticaria, exfoliative dermatitis, vesiculobullous rash, hyperpigmentation, alopecia, maculopapular rash, photosensitivity, skin peeling, purpura, erythema multiforme
Postmarketing reports: Allergic vasculitis, cutaneous vasculitis, leukocytoclastic vasculitis
HepaticCommon (1% to 10%): Liver enzymes increased
Frequency not reported: Bilirubinuria, hepatitis, jaundice
Postmarketing reports: Cholestatic hepatitis, hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice, duodenitis, hepatic failure, liver necrosis, fatal fulminant hepatitis
HematologicCommon (1% to 10%): Anemia, bleeding time increased
Frequency not reported: Thrombocytopenia, lymphadenopathy, neutropenia, agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia, pancytopenia, leukopenia
MetabolicFrequency not reported: Anorexia
Postmarketing reports: Hyperglycemia
PsychiatricCommon (1% to 10%): Depression, nervousness
Frequency not reported: Insomnia, confusion, anxiety, dreams abnormal, hallucination, disorientation
GenitourinaryCommon (1% to 10%): Dysuria, urinary frequency
Frequency not reported: Cystitis, hematuria, leukorrhea, uterine bleeding irregular, oliguria, polyuria, proteinuria
OcularCommon (1% to 10%): Vision blurred
Frequency not reported: Photophobia, transient visual disturbance, conjunctivitis
RespiratoryFrequency not reported: Asthma/aggravated asthma, bronchitis, bronchospasm, dyspnea, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, respiratory depression, pneumonia
Postmarketing reports: Pulmonary infiltration eosinophilic
MusculoskeletalCommon (1% to 10%): Arthralgia
Frequency not reported: Muscle pain
OtherCommon (1% to 10%): Edema, tinnitus, fever, chills, asthenia, malaise, fatigue
Frequency not reported: Serum creatinine increased, infection, weight abnormal, irritability, deafness, meningitis, vertigo, sepsis, death, weakness, aseptic meningitis
Postmarketing reports: Thirst, BUN increased
ImmunologicFrequency not reported: Allergic/hypersensitivity reaction, anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reaction
Medically reviewed by USARx EDITORIAL TEAM Last updated on 1/27/2021.
Source: Drugs.com Etodolac Er (www.drugs.com/etodolac.html).
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