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Brand names,
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Analogs
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Brand Names Mixture
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Chemical_Formula
C17H21NO3
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RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/etodolac.htm
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
C. A. Demerson et al., U.S. Pat. 3,939,178 (1976)
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Molecular Weight
287.354 g/mol
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Melting Point
145-148 oC
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H2O Solubility
16 mg/L
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State
Solid
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LogP
No information avaliable
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Dosage Forms
Tablet; Tablet (extended-release)
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Indication
For acute and long-term use in the management of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as for the management of pain.
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Pharmacology
Etodolac, an antiinflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties, is used to treat osteoarthritis and control acute pain.
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Absorption
Based on mass balance studies, the systemic availability of etodolac from either the tablet or capsule formulation, is at least 80%.
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side effects and Toxicity
Symptoms of overdose include lethargy, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, and epigastric pain.
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Patient Information
Lodine, like other drugs of its class, can cause discomfort and, rarely, more serious side effects, such as
gastrointestinal bleeding, which may result in hospitalization and even fatal outcomes. Although serious GI tract
ulcerations and bleeding can occur without warning symptoms, patients should be alert for the signs and symptoms of
ulcerations and bleeding, and should ask for medical advice when observing any indicative sign or symptom. Patients
should be informed of the importance of this follow-up Effects Risk of GI Ulceration, Bleeding, and
Perforation).
Patients on Lodine (etodolac capsules and tablets) should report to their physicians signs or symptoms of
gastrointestinal ulceration or bleeding, blurred vision or other eye symptoms, skin rash, weight gain, or edema.
Patients should also be instructed to seek medical emergency help in case of an occurrence of anaphylactoid
reactions.
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals