Etodolac Prescription Online

Etodolac - Overview

Etodolac, previously marketed under the brand name Lodine, is a medication used for managing pain and inflammation in people with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. People having difficulty getting an etodolac prescription can use Push Health to connect with a medical provider who can prescribe etodolac medication, including etodolac 400 mg and etodolac 500 mg tablets, when appropriate to do so.

What Is Etodolac Used For?

Etodolac prescription medication is indicated for osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis patients who need help with managing pain and inflammation symptoms. Etodolac medication belongs to a specific group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) known as pyranocarboxylic acids and is considered to be a selective COX-2 inhibitor. Similar to celecoxib (Celebrex), diclofenac (Pennsaid, Voltaren), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), meloxicam (Mobic), and naproxen (Naprosyn), etodolac exerts analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory activities in the body. Etodolac's mechanism of action is thought to be related to prostaglandin synthesis via prostaglandin synthetase but what it exactly does is not fully understood.

Etodolac - Dosage and Cost

Etodolac is well absorbed after oral administration and does not undergo much first-pass metabolism. Peak plasma levels of etodolac are typically reached within 110 minutes and is impacted by concomitant food intake. In the plasma, etodolac is mostly bound to proteins and the drug is primarily metabolized in the liver. Etodolac medication is titrated based on patient needs and the judgement of the prescribing medical provider. Etodolac is typically available as etodolac 400 mg tablets and etodolac 500 mg tablets. Single-dose etodolac regimens are sometimes used. Etodolac prescription medication is moderately affordable, costing approximately 50 cents per etodolac 400 mg tablet at many pharmacies in the United States. Etodolac may be covered by some insurance plans and etodolac coupons may be available online. Etodolac itself is a crystal that does not dissolve in water and is white.

Can I Buy Etodolac Online?

Etodolac is a prescription medication and one cannot just buy etodolac online in the United States as a result. Additionally, because of the prescription requirement, etodolac OTC is not available from US pharmacies. People who need an etodolac prescription (e.g. etodolac 400 mg or etodolac 500 mg tablets) can use Push Health to request help from a medical provider online who can prescribe etodolac medication when appropriate to do so.

Etodolac - Side Effects

Etodolac prescription medication can cause side effects and concerns and risks should be discussed with one's medical provider and pharmacist before use. Side effects that can result from etodolac use include dizziness, headache, anemia, fatigue, heartburn, vomiting, nausea, and abnormal kidney function. Like other NSAIDs, etodolac can increase the risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events such as myocardial infarction and stroke as well as gastrointestinal events such as ulceration, bleeding and perforation of the intestines and stomach. Alcohol and etodolac should not be used together. People with an allergy or hypersensitivity to etodolac or similar drugs should not use this medication. Etodolac medication should not be used by people who have had coronary artery bypass graft surgery and are having peri-operative pain.

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