Drugs for Osteoarthritis
Indomethacin is indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), gout, acute non-articular rheumatism (bursitis, synovitis, tendinitis).
Drugs for Osteoarthritis, Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Indomethacin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) having properties of antipyretic and analgesic effects. A great number of pharmacological studies have proved that Indomethacin has strong anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties. Unlike the corticosteroids, the effect of Indomethacin is not related to the pituitary gland or the adrenals.
100 mg at night and in the morning if required.
It may interact with anticoagulants, lithium, diuretics, Beta-blockers, diflunisal, aspirin, probenecid and sulfonylureas.
It is contraindicated in previously hypersensitive patient.
Headache, usually in the morning and mild vertigo may occur during the early weeks of therapy. These symptoms are transient and usually disappear with continued use or by reduction of the dose. Gastrointestinal reactions such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, epigastric and abdominal pain are often due to large doses of the drug and disappear when the dose is reduced.
Not recommended for pregnant women, because at the present time clinical studies are insufficient.
Use in children: Not recommended for children.
Keep in a cool place, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
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