Etodolac (Lodine EQ) 500 MG can anyone tell me what exactly this drug is and if it contains codiene?

by Admin on October 3, 2009

Can anyone tell me about this drug
ok thanks, I was just wondering because I prescribed this after I had a cervical fusion done and the pharmacist told me that is was for arthritis.

Thank you very much

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oldhippypaul October 3, 2009 at 7:24 pm

GENERIC NAME: etodolac
BRAND NAME: Lodine
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Etodolac belongs to a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Other members of this class include ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, etc.), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), indomethacin (Indocin), nabumetone (Relafen) and numerous others. These drugs are used for the management of mild to moderate pain, fever, and inflammation. They work by reducing the levels of prostaglandins, which are chemicals that are responsible for pain and the fever and tenderness that occur with inflammation. Etodolac blocks the enzyme that makes prostaglandins (cyclooxygenase), resulting in lower concentrations of prostaglandins. As a consequence, inflammation, pain and fever are reduced. The FDA approved etodolac in January 1991.

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