Etova 200 mg Tablet

Etova 200 mg Tablet is a prescription pain-relief medicine that contains 200 mg of etodolac in each tablet. Etodolac belongs to the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) class, which helps relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Doctors may use Etova 200 mg Tablet for conditions such as arthritis pain, joint stiffness, muscle pain, and other inflammatory pain conditions.

How it works: Etodolac works by blocking substances in the body called prostaglandins, which are involved in pain, swelling, and inflammation. As a tablet, Etova 200 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body to help reduce these symptoms over time.

Etova 200 mg Tablet is a lower tablet strength compared with Etova 300 mg Tablet and Etova 400 mg Tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a smaller etodolac dose or a more gradual dose adjustment. This strength can suit people who need pain relief but do not require a higher dose, or who are being titrated carefully based on response and tolerability. Because it is a 200 mg tablet, it is not the same as the higher-strength tablets and should be used only as prescribed.

• Osteoarthritis pain
• Rheumatoid arthritis pain
• Inflammation-related joint pain
• Muscle and soft tissue pain
• Other doctor-directed pain conditions

• Swallow Etova 200 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed; do not change the dose on your own.
• Taking the tablet with food or milk may help reduce stomach upset.
• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time directed by your prescriber.
• Do not crush or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist specifically tells you it is okay.
• Avoid taking extra NSAID pain medicines at the same time unless your clinician says so.

Each Etova 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of etodolac per tablet. Depending on your condition and your doctor’s instructions, it may be taken more than once a day, but the total daily dose should not exceed the amount your prescriber sets for you; follow the prescription label exactly. Your doctor decides the right schedule based on pain level, other medicines, age, and stomach, kidney, and heart risk.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Etodolac may include:

• Stomach pain or upset stomach
• Nausea
• Heartburn
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Mild swelling or fluid retention

• Etova 200 mg Tablet can increase the risk of stomach bleeding, especially if used with alcohol, aspirin, or other NSAIDs.
• People with heart disease, high blood pressure, fluid retention, or a history of stroke need careful medical review before using etodolac.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcer, GI bleeding, kidney disease, liver disease, or asthma triggered by pain relievers.
• This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people, so be careful driving until you know how it affects you.
• Do not take it during late pregnancy unless a clinician specifically directs it; NSAIDs can harm the unborn baby, especially later in pregnancy.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to stomach, kidney, and blood-pressure side effects.
• Use extra caution if you are already taking blood thinners or medicines that increase bleeding risk.

• Blood thinners such as warfarin
• Other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin
• Blood pressure medicines such as ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or diuretics
• Lithium
• Methotrexate

Store Etova 200 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.