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Etova AQ Injection

Manufactured byIpca Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsEtodolac
Description
Etova AQ Injection is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine used to relieve severe pain, stiffness, and swelling due to arthritis namely, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It is also used to relieve pain and swelling after orthopaedic surgery. This medicine works by preventing the release of certain chemical substances that cause pain and swelling in the body. Common side effects of Etova AQ Injection are pain at the injection site, dizziness, drowsiness, loss of appetite, and diarrhoea. Do not use this medicine if you are previously allergic to it. Use it cautiously in individuals with liver and kidney problems. Etova AQ Injection is administered into your vein by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Etova AQ Injection

  • Diarrhoea
  • Blurred vision
  • Pain at the injection site
  • Dizziness and Drowsiness
  • Skin rash
  • Ringing or buzzing in the ears
  • Headache

Uses of Etova AQ Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Post Orthopaedic Surgery Pain
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    You will start to feel better immediately after receiving an etodolac injection. It provides quick relief from pain and swelling.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration of action for etodolac injection is not clinically determined.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported for Etova AQ Injection.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Etova AQ Injection is not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the risk of serious heart or kidney problems in the unborn baby. If required, it should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Etova AQ Injection is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. An alternate medicine may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. If required, it should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation.

Allergy

Avoid using Etova AQ Injection if you are previously allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of serious allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.

Asthma

Patients with asthma may experience allergic reactions while using Etova AQ Injection. Hence it is not recommended for use in patients with asthma, especially those who had experienced allergic reactions with the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Etova AQ Injection is not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the risk of serious heart or kidney problems in the unborn baby. If required, it should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation.

Breast-feeding

Etova AQ Injection is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. An alternate medicine may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. If required, it should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings

Skin rash

Etova AQ Injection may cause serious skin allergies without any warnings. These events may be fatal in rare cases. Signs and symptoms like rashes, hives, fever, or other allergic symptoms should be reported to the doctor immediately. The treatment should be discontinued if these symptoms appear.

Elderly population

Etova AQ Injection should be used with caution in the elderly population due to an increase in the risk of undesired side effects. Close monitoring of kidney function and symptoms of bleeding is necessary while receiving this medicine.

Bleeding disorders

Etova AQ Injection may prolong the blood clotting time and therefore increase the risk of bleeding. Use it cautiously in patients with bleeding or clotting defects such as haemophilia, vitamin K deficiency, and hypoprothrombinemia.

Hypertension

Etova AQ Injection should be used with caution in patients with hypertension (high blood pressure) due to the increased risk of worsening of the condition. Monitor blood pressure levels while receiving this medicine.

Hyperkalemia

Etova AQ Injection may increase potassium levels in the blood. Potassium levels should be checked in patients receiving this medicine.

Missed Dose

Since Etova AQ Injection will be administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment if an overdose is suspected with Etova AQ Injection.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Ramipril

Warfarin

Ketorolac

Prednisolone

Disease interactions

Heart Disease

High doses of Etova AQ Injection may increase the risk of a heart attack in patients with pre-existing heart conditions or heart failure. It is not used for treating pain after coronary bypass surgery.

Impaired kidney function

Prolonged use of high doses of Etova AQ Injection may cause kidney problems, such as painful urination and protein or blood in the urine. Hence this medicine should be used cautiously in kidney impaired patients. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine.

Impaired liver function

Patients with liver diseases should ask their pharmacist/doctor how Etova AQ Injection may affect their liver. Etova AQ Injection conversion to its active form may be reduced in patients with impaired liver function, which may lead to liver failure. A dosage reduction may be required in some patients.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Etova AQ Injection injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in a clinic or hospital. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Etova AQ Injection stops the release of a chemical called prostaglandins, that increase pain and swelling. Thus, this medicine provides relief from your aches and makes you feel better.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 26 Feb 2021

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