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Drug profile · INN

etodolac

etodolac (LODINE) is a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 4
Pipeline programs 1
News articles 0
Drug details — etodolac
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
4
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

etodolac (LODINE) is a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN etodolac
Brand LODINE
Mechanism Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor
Target Prostaglandin G/H synthase 2
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Mechanism of action

Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor

Primary target: Prostaglandin G/H synthase 2

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. SDX-101 (R-Etodolac) Phase 2 · Teva Pharma · Multiple Myeloma

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  4. nabumetone Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor
  5. rofecoxib Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor
  6. valdecoxib Musculo-skeletal system (M01)
  1. US 7211599

    Use of etodolac to treat hyperplasia

    Expires Mon Apr 26 2027 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. US 7105560

    Use of etodolac in the treatment of multiple myeloma

    Expires Mon Sep 07 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  3. US 7105561

    Use of etodolac for the treatment of prostate cancer

    Expires Mon Sep 07 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  4. US 6545034

    Use of etodolac for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia

    Expires Mon Apr 03 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    expired

Frequently asked questions

What is etodolac?

etodolac (LODINE) is a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for etodolac?

LODINE is a marketed brand name for etodolac. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of etodolac?

etodolac has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.