Indomethacin

Use the lowest effective dosage for shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals., The dosage for moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis including acute flares of chronic disease; moderate to severe ankylosing spondylitis; and moderate to severe osteoarthritis is indomethacin capsules 25 mg two or three times a day., The dosage for acute painful shoulder (bursitis and/or tendinitis) is 75 to 150 mg daily in 3 or 4 divided doses., The dosage for acute gouty arthritis is indomethacin capsules 50 mg three times a day.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Indomethacin capsules are contraindicated in the following patients: Known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reactions and serious skin reactions) to indomethacin or any components of the drug product., History of asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Hepatotoxicity: Inform patients of warning signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity. Discontinue if abnormal liver tests persist or worsen or if clinical signs and symptoms of liver disease develop., Hypertension: Patients taking some antihypertensive medications may have impaired response to these therapies when taking NSAIDs.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events, GI Bleeding, Ulceration and Perforation, Hepatotoxicity, Hypertension, Heart Failure and Edema, Renal Toxicity and Hyperkalemia, Anaphylactic Reactions, Serious Skin Reactions, Hematologic Toxicity Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 3%) are headache, dizziness, dyspepsia and nausea.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

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