Question 1

What is Etodolac used for?

Accepted Answer

Etodolac is indicated for: Osteoarthritis pain and inflammation, Pain and inflammation.

Question 2

What routes can Etodolac be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO.

Question 3

Which species have cited Etodolac dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Etodolac dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Etodolac a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Etodolac is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Etodolac?

Accepted Answer

GI ulceration, renal toxicity, and hepatotoxicity possible. Monitor for melena, vomiting, and inappetence. Contraindicated with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids. Withdrawn from US veterinary market but still used internationally.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Etodolac?

Accepted Answer

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Etodolac: GI ulceration, renal toxicity, and hepatotoxicity possible. Monitor for melena, vomiting, and inappetence. Contraindicated with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids. Withdrawn from US veterinary market but still used internationally.

Question 7

How does Etodolac work?

Accepted Answer

Preferential COX-2 inhibitor that reduces prostaglandin synthesis, providing analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects with relatively less GI toxicity than non-selective NSAIDs.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	PO	10–15 mg/kg	q24h	Strong	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed; FDA openFDA Adverse Event Database
Cat (Domestic)	PO	5–10 mg/kg	q24h	Weak	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed; FDA openFDA Adverse Event Database

Etodolac

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Species with Etodolac dosing data (2 dose rules)

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Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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