273 Pill — BLUE OVAL, 19mm — Etodolac

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Imprint	273
Colour	BLUE
Shape	OVAL
Size	19
Strength	ETODOLAC 600 mg
Dosage form	Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release
Manufacturer	Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc.
NDC	68382-273
Schedule	—
Availability	Prescription only
Ingredients	ETODOLAC[ETODOLAC]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "273" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Etodolac

Uses and warnings

BOXED WARNING: Cardiovascular - "NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal," with risk possibly increasing with duration of use. Gastrointestinal - "NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal." Etodolac is contraindicated "in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery" and in patients with known hypersensitivity to NSAIDs or history of asthma/urticaria/allergic reactions after aspirin or other NSAIDs.

Indicated for "acute and long-term use in the management of the signs and symptoms" of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and for "management of acute pain."

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