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Etodolac, sold under the brand name Etolyn among others, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammation. This may include in conditions such as osteoarthritis or rheumatic arthritis. It is taken by mouth.

Common side effects include heart burn, abdominal pain, GI bleeding, nausea, kidney problems, dizziness, swelling, bleeding, ringing in the ears, and liver problems. Other side effects may include heart attacks, high blood pressure, heart failure, and anaphylaxis. Use in the later half of pregnancy may harm the baby. It works by blocking COX1 and COX2.

Etodolac was patented in 1971 and approved for medical use in 1985. It was approved in the U.S. in 1991. It is available as a generic medication. In the United Kingdom 30 tablets of 600 mg costs the NHS about £15 as of 2021. This amount in the United States costs about 22 USD.