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Etosafe is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Etosafe also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Etosafe depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Etosafe are Fever. While these are the most often observed Etosafe side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Etosafe go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Etosafe's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Etosafe related warnings talks about Etosafe's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Etosafe since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Etosafe have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Etosafe have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Etosafe is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Etosafe is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Etosafe safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Etosafe. If you are pregnant, do not take Etosafe without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Etosafe safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Etosafe. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Etosafe on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Etosafe. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Etosafe on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Etosafe. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Etosafe on the Heart?
Etosafe may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Etosafe should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Etosafe unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Etosafe habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Etosafe is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Etosafe since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Etosafe is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Etosafe is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Etosafe
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Etosafe, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Etosafe
Consumption of alcohol and Etosafe together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, you can take the Etosafe with gabapentin. There is no such drug-drug interaction was found, but you should always take this medicine after consulting your doctor.
Yes, you can discontinue the Etosafe when you get relief from pain. You are recommended to consult with your doctor before discontinuing this drug.
Yes, Etosafe may cause constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug, take fiber-rich food while taking this medicine in order to avoid constipation. If you are experiencing severe constipation, stop taking this drug and consult it with your doctor immediately.
No, Etosafe is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, Etosafe may cause heartburn. If you experience heartburn you should consult it with your doctor and stop taking this drug until you talk to your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lodine® (etodolac)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 204-205
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 536-538