Indomethacin 25 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.60 (100's pack: ৳ 60.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Indomethacin oral |
| Company | Bristol pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Gout
- Acute non-articular rheumatism
Pharmacology
- Antipyretic property
- Analgesic effect
- Anti-inflammatory
- Peak plasma levels within 2 hours
- Excretion in urine and feces
- 90% excretion in 24-48 hours
Dosage & Administration
- 75 mg sustained-release capsule
- 25 mg capsule
- Divided doses for rheumatic diseases
- Twice daily for acute attacks of gout
- Dose adjustment as per severity
Interaction
- Anticoagulants
- Lithium
- Diuretics
- Antihypertensive drugs
- Diflunisal
- Sulfonylureas
Contraindications
- Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Active ulcerative colitis
- Hypersensitivity
- Prefer suppositories in certain conditions
Side Effects
- Headaches
- Vertigo
- Transient symptoms
- Gastrointestinal reactions
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Epigastric pain
- Abdominal pain
Precautions & Warnings
- Psychiatric problems
- Epilepsy
- Parkinsonism
- Not recommended for pregnant women
- Insufficient clinical studies for pregnancy
- Not recommended in neonates
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for Osteoarthritis
- Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry place
- Protected from light
- Keep out of the reach of children