ETOTAG ER 400mg Tablet 10's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Etodolac 400 mg
Manufacturer
Ikon Remedies Pvt Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET contains Etodolac which belongs to the group of medicines called Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET is used in adults for acute pain management, for relieving pain, stiffness and reducing inflammation associated with conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic condition affecting hands, feet and wrists joints and causing pain, swelling and stiffness of joints. Osteoarthritis is a progressive bone disorder affecting joints and causing pain and joint stiffness. During long term management with ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET, your doctor might order some investigations such as complete hemogram, liver function tests, kidney function tests to ensure better management outcomes. Avoid consuming alcohol and smoking while taking ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET as it may increase the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding. ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients who experienced allergic reaction, gastrointestinal bleeding, perforation after taking any other NSAID’s such as ibuprofen, aspirin, suffering from stomach ulcers, stomach bleeding or perforation, severe heart failure, liver failure, kidney failure or those who are in setting of coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Consult your doctor before taking. ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients suffering from high blood pressure, heart disorders (such as myocardial infarction, stroke), patients at risk of developing ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, pre-existing kidney disease, asthma, blood disorders, diabetes, high cholesterol, mixed connective tissue disorder such as lupus and fluid retention (swelling of legs, ankles, feet). ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless clearly necessary, therefore, consult your doctor before taking. ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents less than 18 years of age as its safety and effectiveness is not yet established. The most common
Uses
OF ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET Used to relieve pain and inflammation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
How It Works
ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET helps in reducing pain and inflammation by managing the formation of prostaglandins and other mediators of inflammation and pain.
Directions for Use
Take ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine as whole with a glass of water and do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the exact dosage and management duration depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
the side effects worsens or you experience allergic reaction after taking ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET. USES OF ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET Used to relieve pain and inflammation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis HOW ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET WORKSETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET helps in reducing pain and inflammation by managing the formation of prostaglandins and other mediators of inflammation and pain. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine as whole with a glass of water and do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the exact dosage and management duration depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLETCOMMON stomach ulcer bleeding and pain diarrhoea constipation indigestion, flatulence chills and fever nausea, vomiting, bloating itching, rashes blurred vision, tingling in ears infrequent urination joint pain dizziness, fatigue, nervousness, malaise heart burn UNCOMMON high blood pressure thirst, dry mouth, mouth ulcers sleeping problems asthma and breathing problems swelling in ankles (oedema) elevated liver enzymes, hepatitis visual disturbances RARE allergic reaction inflammation of blood vessels jaundice, liver failure, pancreatitis blood disorders such as aplastic anaemia, leukopenia, neutropenia, pancytopenia increased blood sugar (diabetic patients) Stop taking ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET and consult your doctor immediately in case you experience: allergic reaction which causes difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat cardiovascular problems-symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness or slurred speech gastrointestinal bleeding and ulcerations symptoms include upper abdominal pain, dyspepsia, melena (black stools due to gastrointestinal bleeding) and hematemesis (vomiting blood) liver problems- symptoms include nausea, fatigue, lethargy, pruritus (severe itching), jaundice, right upper quadrant tenderness and flu-like symptoms congestive heart failure- symptoms include shortness of breath, unexplained weight gain or oedema (swelling in arms, legs, hands and feet) serious skin reactions such as erythema multiforme, steven-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (dress) symptoms include fever, rashes, swollen lymph nodes, blisters aseptic meningitis- symptoms include headache, neck stiffness, fever, disorientation, feeling sick
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless clearly necessary, therefore, consult your doctor before taking. BREASTFEEDINGETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless clearly necessary as it may pass through breastmilk, therefore, consult your doctor before taking. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate machines after taking ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET as it may cause dizziness and vision problems. ALCOHOLAvoid consuming alcohol while taking ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET as it might as it may increase the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding. KIDNEYETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients suffering from kidney failure. Consult your doctor before taking. LIVERETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients suffering from liver failure. Consult your doctor before taking. ALLERGYDo not take ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET if you are allergic to Etodolac or any other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients suffering from asthma or breathing problems, therefore consult your doctor before taking. HEART DISEASEETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients suffering from severe heart failure, therefore, inform your doctor if you are suffering from heart disorders (such as myocardial infarction, recent stroke) before taking ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET. OTHERSETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you: have experienced allergic reaction, gastrointestinal bleeding, perforation after taking any other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, aspirin are suffering from stomach ulcers, stomach bleeding or perforation have been planned for setting of coronary artery bypass graft surgery Before taking ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have: high blood pressure urine investigation for urinary bilirubin or ketone bodies ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s Disease blood disorders diabetes high cholesterol mixed connective tissue diseases such as lupus fluid retention (swelling of legs, ankles, feet) Use in pediatrics: Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below the age of 18 years have not been established. Consult your doctor before giving it to your child. Use in geriatrics: [GBNKYWORD] should be used with caution in elderly patients aged more than 65 years, therefore consult your doctor before taking.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: ACE inhibitors such as captopril, enalapril (medicines used for management of high blood pressure) antacids such as magnesium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide (medicines used for management of acidity) aspirin, dipyridamole, clopidogrel (medicines used for managing blood thinning in cardiovascular patients) cyclosporine, tacrolimus (medicines used to manage transplant rejection) digoxin (a medicine used for management of irregular heartbeat) methotrexate (a medicine used for management of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease) frusemide, hydrochlorothiazide (medicine used for management of high blood pressure, oedema, kidney problems) lithium (a medicine used for management of mood disorders) phenylbutazone (a medicine used to manage arthritis and inflammatory musculoskeletal disorders) warfarin (a medicine used for managing blood from clotting) phenytoin (a medicine used to manage seizures/fits) propranolol (a medicine used for management of high blood pressure) zidovudine (a medicine used for management of HIV infection) mifepristone (a medicine used for medical termination of pregnancy) ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, ofloxacin (medicines used for management bacterial infections) corticosteroids such as prednisolone (medicines used for management of various inflammatory conditions) Overdosage In case you or anybody else accidently takes too much of ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET then consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET include lethargy, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, gastrointestinal bleeding. SYNOPSIS Drug : Etodolac Pharmacological Category : Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAID’s) Therapeutic Indication : Relieve pain and inflammation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis Dosage Forms : Tablet, Gel, Injection MORE INFORMATION Keep ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET out of reach of children Store ETOTAG ER 400MG TABLET at room temperature
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Last Updated
25 Nov 2022