Etodolac

Uses

  • Management of acute pain
  • Relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

Adverse Effects

Considerations for PT

  1. Consider timing for pain relief prior to Physiotherapy intervention.Consider timing for pain relief prior to Physiotherapy intervention.
  2. Minimal relevant common adverse effects. Monitor for any symptoms of rare adverse effects as appropriate.

Route of Administration

  1. Oral (Extended Release)
  2. Oral (Immediate Release)

Mechanism of Action

Decreases prostaglandin production, resulting in decreased fever, decreased pain, and/or decreased inflammation.

Drug Dynamics

Time to Peak Effect

5 hours to 7 hours

Duration of Action

12 hours to 24 hours

Time to Onset

1 hour

Resources

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Last updated: July 15, 2026