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ETODOLAC

Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
Immunology Approved 1997-02-28

ETODOLAC is indicated for the treatment of Osteoarthritis; Rheumatoid Arthritis; Acute Pain.

Source: FDA Label • ANI PHARMS
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What ETODOLAC Treats

3 indications

ETODOLAC is approved for 3 conditions since its original approval in 1997. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Acute Pain
Source: FDA Label

ETODOLAC Boxed Warning

Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may occur early in treatment and may increase with duration of use (see WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS ). Etodolac tablets, 400 mg and 500 mg are contraindicated in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery (see CONTRAINDICATIONS and WARNINGS ). Gastrointestinal Risk...

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Clinical Trial Registry

6 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT03127592 FDCETCB-III ETCAPS0317OR-III Ph 3 terminated Phase III Efficacy and Tolerability Trial of the Fixed Dose Combination of Etodolac 400 mg and Cyclobenzaprine 10 mg Versus Isolated Active Substances in Pain Control After Impacted Third Molar Extraction
NCT01198834 MRX-7EAT-1005 Ph 3 completed MRX-7EAT Etodolac-Lidocaine Topical Patch in the Treatment of Ankle Sprains
NCT02881619 UFS Ph 4 completed Etodolac and Post-bleaching Sensitivity
NCT01118572 177-CL-102 Ph 3 completed A Study to Verify the Efficacy of YM177 (Celecoxib) in Postoperative Pain Patients
NCT01749228 Ipca/VIN-11/416 Ph 1 completed Bioequivalence Study of Etodolac Capsules USP 300 mg Under Fed Condition
NCT01746719 Ipca/VIN-11/415 Ph 1 completed Bioequivalence Study of Etodolac Capsules USP 300 mg Under Fasting Condition
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

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ETODOLAC FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

ETODOLAC is indicated for the treatment of Osteoarthritis; Rheumatoid Arthritis; Acute Pain.

⚠️ BOXED WARNING

Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may occur early in treatment and may increase with duration of use (see WARNIN...

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