NCIt definition : A pyranocarboxylic acid and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with antipyretic
and analgesic activities. Etodolac inhibits the activity of cyclooxygenase I and II,
thereby preventing the formation of prostaglandin which is involved in the induction
of pain, fever, and inflammation. It also inhibits platelet aggregation by blocking
platelet cyclooxygenase and the subsequent formation of thromboxane A2.;