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Definition of Etodolac

1. Noun. A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Lodine).

Medical Definition of Etodolac

1. 1,8-diethyl-1,3,4,9-tetrahydropyrano(3,4-b)indole-1-acetic acid. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with potent analgesic and antiarthritic properties. It has been shown to be effective in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and in the alleviation of postoperative pain. Pharmacological action: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, cyclooxygenase inhibitors. Chemical name: Pyrano(3,4-b)indole-1-acetic acid, 1,8-diethyl-1,3,4,9-tetrahydro- (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Etodolac

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1. Management of Cancer Pain: Clinical Practice Guidelines by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"... 134 use of, 45,71 withdrawal symptoms from, 51 Lidocaine dosing data for, 66 used for elderly patients, 129 used for nerve block, 95 Lodine (etodolac), ..."

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