INDOMETHACIN

Indomethacin belongs to a family of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Uses

This medication is used to treat moderate to severe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gouty arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis. It may also be used to treat shoulder pain caused by bursitis or tendinitis.

Warnings

Do not use this drug:

Without prescription and more than prescribed.
Before or after a heart bypass surgery.
To elderly without consulting a doctor.
To children 14 years old and below.

Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

Upset stomach
Heartburn
Headache
Drowsiness or Dizziness

Notify your doctor promptly if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.

Your doctor may have prescribed this medication because he or she judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.

Serious side effects may include:

Signs of Kidney Problems (such as Change in the Amount of Urine)
Unexplained Stiff Neck
Liver Disease
Severe Allergic Reaction

Unlikely but serious side effects may include:

Swelling of the Hands or Feet (Edema)
Sudden or Unexplained Weight Gain
Hearing Changes (such as Ringing in the Ears)
Mental or Mood Changes
Difficult or Painful Swallowing
Unusual Tiredness

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of these serious side effects.

Precautions

Precautions

Before taking this drug, tell your doctor or pharmacist:

If you are allergic to it or if you have other allergies.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Your medical condition or history, especially of:
Heart Disease
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Diabetes
Smoking
Heart Attack, Stroke, or Blood Clot
Stomach Ulcers or Bleeding
Asthma
Liver or Kidney Disease
Fluid Retention

Interactions

Drug interactions may either lessen the effectiveness of this drug or heighten the risk for severe side effects. It’s important to inform your doctor all the medication including prescription and non-prescription and herbal medicines you are taking or going to take.

Possible interactions with this drug are:

Cholestyramine (Questran)
Colestipol (Colestid)
Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid)
Methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall)
Aminoglycosides (Gentamicin)
Aspirin or other NSAIDS
Alcohol
Furosemide (Lasix)
Thiazide Diuretics
Oral Blood Thinners or Anticoagulants (Warfarin)

Overdose & Brands

Call emergency hotline if someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing.

Symptoms of overdose may include:

Severe Stomach Pain
Vomit that Looks like Coffee Grounds
Extreme Drowsiness
Slow or Shallow Breathing
Confusion
Seizures

Available brand/s:

VI-Gel