Noun lodine has 1 sense

1. etodolac, Lodine - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Lodine)
   --₁ is a kind of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAID
   --₁ has substances: acetic acid, ethanoic acid
   

Lodine

Description

Lodine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain, inflammation, and swelling. It works by reducing the production of certain natural substances in the body that cause these symptoms.

Senses

1. Noun (Medicine)

A brand name for the medication Etodolac, which belongs to the class of NSAIDs.

Example sentence:

I have been taking Lodine for my joint pain, and it has significantly reduced the swelling.

2. Noun (Chemistry)

A dark, lustrous, brittle, and intrinsically radioactive chemical element of atomic number 53.

Example sentence:

The researcher used a solution of lodine to conduct the experiment in the lab.

Usages

1. Relief of pain and inflammation

Lodine is commonly prescribed to provide relief from various types of pain such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions.

Example sentence:

After taking Lodine, her knee pain subsided, allowing her to walk comfortably.

2. Treating fever

Lodine can also be used to reduce fever caused by certain medical conditions or illnesses.

Example sentence:

The doctor recommended Lodine to lower the child's fever and alleviate discomfort.

3. Local usage

In some regions, "lodine" is used as a colloquial term for iodine.

Example sentence:

In the local community, they refer to iodine tincture as "lodine."

Related products

• Lodine Pain Relief
• Lodine Arthritis
• Lodine Fever Reducer