Indomethacin
Generic Name: Indomethacin
Seek Urgent Medical Attention If:
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
Uses & Medical Indications
Moderate to severe pain, rheumatoid arthritis, gout
Acute gout, RA, osteoarthritis
Dosage & Administration Guidelines
25-50 mg 2-3 times daily
2-4 mg/kg/day in divided doses
Use with extreme caution
200 mg/day
Avoid in advanced renal disease
Use with caution
Side Effects & Safety Warnings
Headache, nausea, dyspepsia
GI bleeding, renal failure, MI, stroke
Asthma, urticaria, or allergy to NSAIDs
High risk of adverse CNS effects (headache)
Interactions (Drugs, Food & Alcohol)
Warfarin, ACE inhibitors, diuretics
Take with food
Avoid
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safety
Avoid in 3rd trimester
Compatible, but alternatives preferred
Patient Counseling & Practical Advice
Report dark tarry stools or severe stomach pain
Take as soon as remembered
CBC, chemistry profile, BP
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Content for Indomethacin was synthesized and fact-checked against standardized regulatory monographs, official pharmacopoeias, and national health authorities:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) — National List of Essential Medicines
- World Health Organization (WHO) — Model List of Essential Medicines 23rd List
- Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) — Indian Pharmacopoeia Drug Monographs
- National Health Service (NHS) — Medicines A to Z Clinical Guidelines
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