Indomethacin
Information about Indomethacin
Indomethacin Uses
Indomethacin is used for pain relief. It relieves pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, gout, muscle pain and painful periods.
How Indomethacin works
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).
Common side effects of Indomethacin
Nausea, Dizziness, Headache, Dyspepsia, Fatigue, Bleeding disorder
Available Medicine for Indomethacin
IndocapJagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹66 to ₹1903 variant(s)
MicrocidMicro Labs Ltd
₹36 to ₹1433 variant(s)
DonicaIpca Laboratories Ltd
₹63 to ₹852 variant(s)
InmecinSterkem Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹48 to ₹856 variant(s)
ImacinTas Med India Pvt Ltd
₹46 to ₹1672 variant(s)
Inmecin-RSterkem Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹1351 variant(s)
IndocidCipla Ltd
₹1091 variant(s)
IndoSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹36001 variant(s)
ArtisidSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹22 to ₹332 variant(s)
IndonetBennet Pharmaceuticals Limited
₹671 variant(s)
Expert advice for Indomethacin
- 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.