Etodolac Prolonged Release Tablets

Description

Etodolac Prolonged Release Tablets come with the branding “Etotrac-400” and belongs to the group of painkillers known as NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) used to treat mild to moderate pain in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease in which the two ends of the joints come together due to the breakdown of a protective covering (cartilage). Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease (the body's immune system attacks its tissue) that leads to joint pain and damage.

Etodolac Prolonged Release Tablets work by blocking the effect of a chemical messenger in the body, known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes that make other chemical prostaglandins. These prostaglandins are produced at injury sites and cause pain and swelling. By blocking the effect of COX enzymes, fewer prostaglandins are produced, which reduces mild to moderate pain and inflammation at the injured or damaged site.

Key Uses of Etodolac Prolonged Release Tablets

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Chronic Pain
• Acute Pain

Top Medical Benefits

• This composition blocks cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes in the body.
• COX enzymes make prostaglandins, which cause pain and swelling at injury sites.
• By blocking COX enzymes, it reduces prostaglandin production.
• This leads to less pain and inflammation at injured or damaged sites.
• This tablet is effective in treating pain related to osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Dirеctions For Usе

• Consumе this medicine as per your doctor's recommendations, whether with or without food.
• Follow your doctor's instructions for the prеscribеd dosagе and duration.
• Intake thе medicine with a glass of watеr, and avoid brеaking, crushing, or chеwing it.

Storagе

• Ensure Etodolac Prolonged Release Tablets are unreachable to children.
• Place it in a cool and dry location.
• Kееp it protected from sunlight.

Precautions

• Take this medicine with caution as it may cause drowsiness, dizziness or abnormal vision, so consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
• Consult doctor may have interaction with ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin and diclofenac (used to relieve pain), duloxetine and escitalopram (used to treat depression), metoprolol (used to treat high blood pressure), warfarin (blood thinner).
• Tell your doctor Inform your doctor if you have heart failure, fluid retention (oedema), asthma, gastrointestinal ulcer/bleeding, high blood pressure, or hyperkalemia.
• Etodolac Prolonged Release Tablets should be taken with caution in patients with gastric problems like gastritis and peptic ulcers. Please consult your doctor before its intake.

Side Effects

• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Indigestion
• Headache
• Vomiting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can a patient taking this tablet can have diarrhoea?

It might give you diarrhoea, so drink lots of fluids and eat plain food and if you see blood in your poop or have really bad diarrhoea, then talk to your doctor. Don't try to fix it yourself with anti-diarrhea pills.

Can you get heartburn from this Etodolac Prolonged Release Tablets? 

Yes, it can upset your stomach, make your belly hurt, or give you indigestion. So, either take this medicine at night or after eating food.

Is it fine to have a long-term use of this tablet? 

Be sure not to allow this medicine to take hold of you for too long or in a great quantity as it can lead to stroke or heart attack. Take medicine exactly as your healthcare providers tell you to do. The medicine duration depends on your condition.

What if I use more quantity of this tablet? 

Taking too much of this medicine or any medicine can make you feel sick and too much intake can make you feel sick, throwing up, stomach pain, headaches, or seeing blood in your poop.