Etodolac (Noun)
Meaning
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Lodine).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Etodolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat a variety of conditions including arthritis, tendinitis, and bursitis.
- The doctor prescribed etodolac to help alleviate her patient's painful symptoms of osteoarthritis.
- Etodolac works by reducing inflammation and pain in the body, making it a commonly prescribed medication for patients with inflammatory conditions.
- The patient was instructed to take etodolac orally, with food, to minimize stomach upset and other gastrointestinal side effects.
- The active ingredient in Lodine, etodolac, is a potent inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis, which contributes to its analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.