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Indomethacin

Brand Name: Indocin, Tivorbex
Drug Class: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug…
FDA Category: Prescription Medication
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Overview

INDOMETHACIN   What is indomethacin (Indocin). Indomethacin belongs to the class of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Other drugs found within this class are diclofenac (Voltaren), meloxicam (Mobic), ibuprofen (Advil), and naproxen (Naprosyn). Indomethacin and other NSAIDs work by inhibiting the compounds responsible for inducing inflammation [1].   What is the link between indomethacin and long-COVID. Many patients diagnosed with long-COVID are plagued by moderate to severe, frequent headaches.

Relevant Studies

24411 Prostaglandins – my.clevelandclinic.org

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S10194 022 01450 8 – thejournalofheadacheandpain.biomedcentral.com

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PMC8453033 – www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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How it works:

Inhibits COX-1 and COX-2 to inhibit synthesis of prostaglandins

Dosage Form: Tablet Capsule - 20mg, 25mg, 40mg, 50mg , Capsule (ER) - 75mg , Powder for injection - 1mg , Oral suspension - 25mg/5mL , Suppository - 50mg

Common Usage: Acute pain relief, gout treatment, osteoarthritis

Precautions:

Pregnancy

Maternal use of NSAIDs should be avoided beginning at 20 weeks' gestation. If NSAID use is necessary between 20 and 30 weeks' gestation, limit use to the lowest effective dose and shortest duration possible

Lactation

The manufacturer recommends that the decision to breastfeed during therapy consider the risk of infant exposure, the benefits of breastfeeding to the infant, and benefits of treatment to the mother. Maternal use of NSAIDs should be avoided if the breastfeeding infant has platelet dysfunction, thrombocytopenia, or a ductal-dependent cardiac lesion

Warnings

Black Box Warning: GI bleeds, serious cardiovascular thrombotic events ; Contraindicated: Hypersensitivity, use in setting of CABG surgery, history of proctitis or recent rectal bleeding ; Warnings: Hyperkalemia, kidney effects, corneal deposits, retinal disturbances, skin reactions, liver enzyme elevations

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Submission Date: Apr 16, 2024, 07:42AM

Last Update Date: Sep 14, 2024, 09:26PM