Etodolac Ext-rel Tablets

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  • Arthritis/rheumatic disorders

Etodolac Ext-rel Tablets Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Etodolac 400mg, 500mg, 600mg; ext rel tabs.

Pharmacological Class

NSAID (pyranocarboxylic acid deriv.).

How Supplied

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Etodolac Ext-rel Tablets Indications

Indications

Osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA).

Etodolac Ext-rel Tablets Dosage and Administration

Adult

Use lowest effective dose for shortest duration. Initially 400–1000mg once daily.

Children

<6yrs: not established. Use lowest effective dose for shortest duration. Give once daily. JRA: 6–16yrs (20–30kg): 400mg; (31–45kg): 600mg; (46–60kg): 800mg; (>60kg): 1000mg.

Etodolac Ext-rel Tablets Contraindications

Contraindications

Aspirin allergy. Coronary artery bypass graft surgery.

Etodolac Ext-rel Tablets Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Etodolac Ext-rel Tablets Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Increased risk of serious cardiovascular events (including MI, stroke). Avoid in recent MI, severe heart failure; if necessary, monitor. Increased risk of serious GI adverse events (including inflammation, bleeding, ulceration, perforation). History of ulcer disease and/or GI bleeding. Hypertension; monitor BP closely. Discontinue if signs/symptoms of liver disease develop, or if abnormal LFTs persist or worsen. Advanced renal disease: not recommended. Coagulation disorders. Monitor CBCs, blood chemistry, hepatic and renal function in long-term therapy. Pre-existing asthma. Discontinue at 1st sign of rash or any other hypersensitivity. Renal or hepatic impairment. Elderly. Debilitated. Labor & delivery. Pregnancy (Cat.C; 3rd trimester: avoid). Nursing mothers: not recommended.

Etodolac Ext-rel Tablets Pharmacokinetics

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Etodolac Ext-rel Tablets Interactions

Interactions

Avoid concomitant aspirin, salicylates, phenylbutazone, or other NSAIDs. Increased risk of GI bleed with anticoagulants, antiplatelets, oral corticosteroids, SSRIs, SNRIs, smoking, alcohol, or prolonged NSAID therapy; monitor. May antagonize, or increase risk of renal failure with diuretics (eg, loop or thiazides), ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or β-blockers; monitor closely. Potentiates digoxin; monitor levels. May potentiate lithium, methotrexate, cyclosporine; monitor for toxicity. May cause false (+) urinary bilirubin test.

Etodolac Ext-rel Tablets Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

GI upset, dizziness, headache, rash (may be severe), anemia, edema, pruritus, tinnitus; cardiovascular thrombotic events, GI ulcer/bleed, hepatotoxicity, renal toxicity, hypersensitivity reactions.

Etodolac Ext-rel Tablets Clinical Trials

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Etodolac Ext-rel Tablets Note

Notes

Formerly known under the brand names Lodine (caps, tabs); Lodine XL (ext-rel tabs).

Etodolac Ext-rel Tablets Patient Counseling

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