NSAIDs like Indocin (indomethacin suspension) may affect egg release (ovulation) in women
Indomethacin is used to relieve pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis, gout, bursitis, and tendonitis
The following products are equivalent to Indocin: indomethacin suspension;oral
It works by blocking proteins in the body called cyclooxygenase
Adults—20 milligrams (mg) three times a day, or 40 mg two or three times a day
Rheumatoid Arthritis However, elderly patients may be more sensitive to the effects of
Generic name: indomethacin [ in-doe-METH-a-sin ] Brand names: Indocin, Tivorbex
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The big toe, knee, or ankle joints are most often affected
The FDA has granted final approval to Zydus Lifesciences to manufacture and market generic indomethacin 50 mg suppositories, according to a company press release
Warning
Indomethacin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Indomethacin is also used to treat ankylosing spondylitis, which is a type of arthritis that affects the joints in the spine
INDOCIN SR may be substituted for all the indications for indomethacin immediate-release capsules, USP except acute gouty arthritis
NSAIDS may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal
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Indomethacin is
Heart attack—pain or tightness in the chest, shoulders, arms, or jaw, nausea, shortness of breath, cold or clammy skin, feeling faint or lightheaded
Indomethacin is also used to treat shoulder pain caused by bursitis or tendinitis