etodolac

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e·to·do·lac

 (ĭ-tō′də-lăk)
n.
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication, used especially for the treatment of osteoarthritis.

[eto- (alteration of ethyl) + (in)dol(e) + ac(etic acid).]
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Noun1.etodolac - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Lodine)
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAID - an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids; "NSAIDs inhibit the activity of both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes"
acetic acid, ethanoic acid - a colorless pungent liquid widely used in manufacturing plastics and pharmaceuticals
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Other 2000 introductions were ursodiol capsules, AB rated and bioequivalent to Novartis Pharmaceutical Corp.'s Actigall, and etodolac extended-release tablets, AB rated and bioequivalent to American Home Products Corp.'s Lodine XL.
Nifedipine is the generic version of Procardia XL for the treatment of hypertension and angina; etodolac is the generic version of Lodine XL, indicated for managing signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
tablets, the generic equivalent of Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories' Lodine XL tablet.