Indocid

Drugs

Generic Name: Indomethacin
Product Name: Indocid

Indication of Indocid
Action of Indocid
Dose Advice of Indocid
Schedule of Indocid
Common side effects of Indocid
Uncommon side effects of Indocid

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Indication of Indocid:

Indomethacin is used in the treatment of:

Active Rheumatoid arthritis

Osteoarthritis.

Ankylosing spondylitis.

Gout.

Sprains and strains

Bursitis, tendinitis, synovitis, and shoulder capsulitis

Lower back pain (lumbago).

Following orthopaedic surgery, fractures and dislocations to reduce inflammation, pain and swelling.

Period pain.

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Action of Indocid:

Indomethacin inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins which are involved in pain, inflammation and fever. By inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis indomethacin is effective in relieving pain, swelling and other symptoms and signs of inflammation.

Although indomethacin will relieve symptoms it will not alter the course of the underlying disease.

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Dose Advice of Indocid:

The recommended dosage of Indomethacin is 50 to 200 mg daily and this should be adjusted depending on the patient's response to the medication.

Patients with persistent night pain or morning stiffness should take 100 mg at bedtime.
Gout: 150 to 200 mg per day is given until all symptoms have stopped.

Period Pain: 25 mg three times a day is given from the onset of cramps or bleeding and is continued until the symptoms cease.

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