Pronunciation: in doe METH a sin
Brand: Indocin, Indocin SR, Tivorbex
25 mg, capsule, green, imprinted with TEVA, 4029
50 mg, capsule, green, imprinted with TEVA, 4030
75 mg, capsule, green/white, imprinted with E720
25 mg, capsule, green, imprinted with MYLAN 143
50 mg, capsule, green, imprinted with MYLAN 147
75 mg, capsule, clear/yellow, imprinted with K 16
25 mg, capsule, green, imprinted with H, 103
25 mg, capsule, green, imprinted with MYLAN 143
50 mg, capsule, green, imprinted with MYLAN 147
25 mg, capsule, orange/white, imprinted with WPI, 3636
75 mg, capsule, blue/clear, imprinted with Amneal, 506
25 mg, capsule, green, imprinted with G406, G
20 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with IP 201, 20 mg
25 mg, green, imprinted with Z 4029
50 mg, pink/white, imprinted with Lederle I20
50 mg, green, imprinted with Z 4030
75 mg, capsule, green/white, imprinted with E720
75 mg, capsule, blue/white, imprinted with 506 Amneal
Indomethacin can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any risk factors. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).
Indomethacin may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using indomethacin, especially in older adults.
Indomethacin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Indomethacin is used to treat moderate to severe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gouty arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis. Indomethacin is also used to treat shoulder pain caused by bursitis or tendinitis.
Extended-release indomethacin (Indocin SR) should not be used to treat gouty arthritis.
Indomethacin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indomethacin can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any risk factors. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).
Indomethacin may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using indomethacin, especially in older adults.
You should not use indomethacin if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
If you are pregnant, you should not take indomethacin unless your doctor tells you to. Taking an NSAID during the last 20 weeks of pregnancy can cause serious heart or kidney problems in the unborn baby and possible complications with your pregnancy.
This medicine may temporarily affect fertility (ability to have children) in women.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Indomethacin is not approved for use by anyone younger than 14 years old.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides. Use the lowest dose that is effective in treating your condition.
Swallow the extended-release capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) before you measure a dose. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Your dose needs may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. Avoid medication errors by using only the form and strength your doctor prescribes.
If you use this medicine long-term, you may need frequent medical tests.
If you need surgery, tell your surgeon you currently use this medicine. You may need to stop for a short time.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not allow the liquid medicine to freeze.
Avoid alcohol. Heavy drinking can increase your risk of stomach bleeding.
Avoid taking aspirin unless your doctor tells you to.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using other medicines for pain, fever, swelling, or cold/flu symptoms. They may contain ingredients similar to indomethacin (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen).
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of a heart attack or stroke: chest pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, leg swelling, feeling short of breath.
Stop using indomethacin and call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Ask your doctor before using indomethacin if you take an antidepressant. Taking certain antidepressants with an NSAID may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using indomethacin with any other medications, especially:
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect indomethacin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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