Etodolac is an anti-inflammatory medicine and not a steroid.

Etodolac is used to treat mild fever, pain or inflammation. It is specifically used in the reduction of pains that are caused due to rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Dizziness, drowsiness, diarrhoea, stomach upset and nausea are the usual side effects.

This drug may increase blood pressure. BP has to be monitored regularly when using this medicine.

Please inform the doctor if you experience liver, kidney, weight loss, stiff neck and mood changes while using the medicine.

• Pregnant women and nursing mothers are not advised to use this medicine.
• Etodolac should be avoided strictly by patients with the asthma problem.