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Indomethacin helps in relieving moderate pain and reducing fever. It effectively alleviates pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout and ankylosing spondylitis. Indomethacin should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food or milk to prevent stomach upset. Inform your doctor if you have any history of heart disease or stroke. Vomiting, stomach pain, nausea and indigestion are some of the common side effects that might be observed on taking this medicine. It may also cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components, if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems. Indomethacin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

• Pain relief

Indometacin, an indole acetic acid derivative has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic actions. It reversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 (COX-1 and -2) enzymes, thus resulting in reduced synthesis of prostaglandin precursors.

Adult Dose: Oral Inflammatory/Rheumatoid Disorders Immediate release: 25-50 mg PO q8-12hr; not to exceed 200 mg/day Extended release: 75-150 mg/day PO in single daily dose or divided q12hr; not to exceed 150 mg/day Bursitis/Tendinitis Immediate-release: 75-150 mg/day PO divided q6-8hr Extended-release: 75-150 mg/day PO in single daily dose or divided q12hr Acute Gouty Arthritis 50 mg PO q8hr for 3-5 days; reduced once pain is under control Rectal Pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal and joint disorders Adult: As supp: 100 mg to be inserted at night and repeated in the morning if necessary. Child Dose: Inflammatory/Rheumatoid Disorders 14 years: 25-50 mg IR PO q8-12hr; not to exceed 200 mg/day; 75-150 mg/day ER PO in single daily dose or divided q12hr; not to exceed 150 mg/day

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Indomethacin is to be taken with food.

Common: • Vomiting • Stomach pain/epigastric pain • Nausea • Indigestion • Diarrhea • Heartburn • Loss of appetite

[UNSAFE] Indomethacin may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. You have been prescribed Indomethacin to relieve pain and inflammation. Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach. Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems. It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Indomethacin as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems. Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components, if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

Indomethacin is contraindicated in patients with ulcer, gastritis, active ulcerative colitis, and should be used with caution in patients with a history of these disorders. It is also contraindicated in previously hypersensitive patient.

May increase plasma levels of methotrexate. Increased risk of GI bleeding w/ warfarin. May reduce hypotensive effects of hydralazine, furosemide, ?-blockers (e.g. atenolol, propranolol, oxprenolol), or thiazide diuretics. Increased risk of hyperkalaemia w/ K-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, K supplements. May increase nephrotoxic effects of ciclosporin or triamterene. Increase plasma concentration w/ probenecid. May increase plasma levels of aminoglycoside (e.g. amikacin, gentamicin) in premature neonates. May enhance antipsychotic effect (e.g. severe drowsiness and confusion) of haloperidol. Al- or Mg-containing antacids may reduce GI disorders of indometacin. Potentially Fatal: Diflunisal decreases renal clearance and increases plasma concentrations of indometacin which leads to fatal GI haemorrhage.

[UNSAFE] It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Indomethacin.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Indomethacin is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Indomethacin is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Indomethacin is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Indomethacin is recommended. However, a regular monitoring of kidney function test and potassium levels is advised while you are taking this medicine. Please consult your doctor. [CAUTION] Indomethacin should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Indomethacin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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