Umethacin 25 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.58 (20 x 10: ৳ 116.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 5.80
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Indomethacin oral |
| Company | Union pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease)
- Gout
- Acute non-articular rheumatism (bursitis, synovitis, tendinitis)
Pharmacology
NSAID with antipyretic and analgesic effect. Strong anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties. Rapid absorption and excretion in urine and feces. Proven value in the treatment of rheumatic diseases.
Dosage & Administration
- 75 mg sustained-release capsule for rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis
- 75 mg sustained-release capsule for acute gout
- 1-2 sustained-release capsules for acute non-articular rheumatism
- 25 mg capsule for rheumatic diseases, acute gout, dysmenorrhea
Interaction
May interact with anticoagulants, Lithium, diuretics, antihypertensive drugs, diflunisal, and sulfonylureas
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with ulcer, gastritis, active ulcerative colitis, and previously hypersensitive patients.
Side Effects
- Headaches, vertigo, mild psychic disturbances
- Gastrointestinal reactions such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, epigastric and abdominal pain
Precautions & Warnings
Use with caution in patients with psychiatric problems, epilepsy, or parkinsonism. Not recommended for pregnant women. Not normally given in neonates except when used to assist closure of a patent ductus arteriosus.
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for Osteoarthritis
- Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool and dry place protected from light. Keep out of the reach of children.