INDOMETHACIN (IndocinŽ) is used for treating moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It is used to treat gout or certain types of bursitis and tendonitis. Indocin treats the symptoms of pain and inflammation. It does not treat the disease that causes those symptoms
Indomethacin belongs to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) group. It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Indomethacin is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as tendinitis, ankylosing spondylitis, bursitis, gout, and arthritis.
Tell your doctor if any of these apply to you:
you have recently had or going to have heart bypass surgery
you have symptoms of heart or circulation problems, such as slurred speech, weakness, chest pain, shortness of breath, or problems with vision or balance.
you have symptoms of bleedin in your stomach or intestines
you drink alcohol frequently
you are taking any other allergy, pain, or over-the-counter cold medication
How to use:
Strictly follow your doctor's directions
You may take Indomethacin either with or without food
Don't stop taking Indomethacin until your doctor said so
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember
Avoid taking double or extra doses
Safety issues:
Do not drink alcohol while taking Indomethacin
Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds)
What medicines may interact with Indomethacin?
beta-blockers (timolol, sotalol, metoprolol, labetalol and others)
aspirin or other NSAIDs
steroids (prednisone and others)
a blood thinner such as warfarin
probenecid
cyclosporine
methotrexate
diflunisal
lithium
digoxin
diuretics (water pills) such as furosemide
Possible side effects:
If you experience these side effects, you should contact your doctor immediately:
muscle weakness
chest pain
unusual bruising or bleeding
weakness
blistering, oeeling or red skin rash
shortness of breath
fever
sore throat
slurred speech
nausea
stomach pain
loss of appetite
dark urine
coughing up blood
vomit that looks like coffee grounds
black, bloody, or tarry stools
swelling or rapid weight gain
jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes)
changes in the amount of urine produced
These side effects usually don't require medical attention (but you should contact your doctor if they continue or are bothersome):
ringing in your ears
upset stomach
blurred vision
mild heartburn
skin rash, itching
diarrhea
constipation
bloating
gas
drowsiness, dizziness
nervousness
headache
What is the shelf life of the pills?
The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
What is a generic pill?
Generic drug (pl. generic drugs, short: generics) is a drug which is produced and distributed without a brand name. A generic must contain the same active ingredients as the original formulation. In most cases, it is considered bioequivalent to the brand name counterpart with respect to pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties.
