Arthrexin

Generic Name: Indomethacin
Product Name: Arthrexin

• Indication of Arthrexin
• Action of Arthrexin
• Dose advice of Arthrexin
• Schedule of Arthrexin
• Common side effects of Arthrexin
• Uncommon side effects of Arthrexin

Indication of Arthrexin:

Indomethacin is used in the symptomatic treatment of-Rheumatoid arthritis-Osteoarthritis-Acute gout-Ankylosing spondylitis-Dysmenorrhoea-Any pain due to inflammation-Pain following orthopaedic surgery

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Action of Arthrexin:

Indomethacin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). NSAIDs relieve pain and inflammation by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins, which have an important involvement in the production of inflammation, pain and fever in the body

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Dose advice of Arthrexin:

Adults50–200 mg per day given orally or rectally in 2–4 divided dosesChildren1–4 mg/kg per day given orally or rectally in 2–4 divided doses

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Schedule of Arthrexin:

S4

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Common side effects of Arthrexin:

-Vertigo-Nausea-Heartburn-Stomach ulcers-Diarrhoea-Headache-Dizziness-Salt and fluid retention-High blood pressure-Constipation-Flatulence-Loss of appetite-Stomach cramps

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Uncommon side effects of Arthrexin:

-High potassium levels-Kidney function impairment-Confusion-Asthma-Rash-Ulceration of the oesophagus-Heart failure

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For further information talk to your doctor.

Article Dates:

Created: 22/7/2003