The following information is NOT meant to be used to treat yourself or patients
Generic name= Etodolac
Trade name = Lodine
Class = anti-inflammatory
MOA
- Blocks cyclooxygenase (COX-1 & COX-2) and thus production of prostaglandins
Dosing
- 200, 300, 400, 500, 600-mg pills
- Typically prescription: 200-400mg TID or QID
- Max dose: Do not exceed 1200-mg/day
Note:
- COX-1 normally produces prostaglandins that are gastroprotective. Thus, blocking it can lead to gastric ulcers/bleeds.
- Take with food or 8-oz of water
- May increase risk of cardiovascular thrombotic events, MI, and stroke
- Consider avoiding in patients with cardiac history
- Absolute contraindication: ASA allergy
- Use with caution in renal and liver impairment
