Ingredient

Etodolac

Etodolac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that alleviates inflammation and pain.

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MFDS ingredient code M083240

What does it do?

Etodolac belongs to the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) class. It is primarily used to reduce inflammation and pain in musculoskeletal disorders. It also has antipyretic effects, helping with fever.

Etodolac inhibits the production of prostaglandins, which are substances that cause inflammation in the body. This results in a reduction of inflammatory responses and pain signals, alleviating symptoms. Additionally, it has a cooling effect to reduce fever.

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Good to know

Etodolac has relatively fewer gastrointestinal side effects compared to other NSAIDs. Moreover, it provides a balanced effect of pain relief and inflammation suppression, making it suitable for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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