Indomethacin

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This type of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug has a very active action. It is a potent inhibitor prostaglandin biosynthesis . These biologically active substances that produces a human body responsible for pain and edema at sites of inflammation. Indomethacin has a pronounced analgesic activity.

Indications and methods of use of the drug:

This tool has a very active anti-inflammatory effect, due to which indomethacin is effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis . periarthritis At ankiloziruyushem spondylitis . It is also prescribed to patients with osteoarthritis . gout , Inflammation of the connective tissue and musculoskeletal system. It is also quite effective in the treatment of other inflammatory diseases. Its use in the treatment of nephrotic syndrome .

It applies the drug and a variety of other diseases. Thus, having a pronounced effect of indomethacin in the treatment of neuralgia , Back pain, myalgia , Traumatic inflammation of soft tissues, rheumatism , Diffuse connective tissue diseases. As an adjunct medication prescribed for various kinds of infectious and inflammatory ENT diseases adnexitis . cystitis . prostatitis .

Use this drug should be only after a meal. Starting the dose for adult patients amounts to 0, 025 g of twice or three times a day. Later on, depending on how well tolerated indomethacin, its dose may be increased up to 100-150 mg per day, divided into three to four portions. In most cases, effective treatment requires a sufficiently long reception facilities. However, if too long treatment indometotsinom his daily dose can not be greater than 75 mg.

To effectively remove the acute condition or to remove sharp aggravation of chronic diseases, the drug is administered intramuscularly, using 60 mg means 1 or 2 times a day. Introduction intramuscular continue one to two weeks, after which patients were administered tablets or candles with indomethacin. With candles can also be effectively removed acute conditions, applying twice a day for one suppository. The maximum dose of the drug while not exceed 0, 2 g

Contraindications and possible side effects:

Do not take indomethacin in patients with gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer. Also, the drug is contraindicated in bronchial asthma. Pregnancy and lactation are also contraindicated for use in the treatment of indomethacin. The doctor is obliged to warn patients of the possibility of vertigo symptoms. This feature of the drug is especially important for drivers, people who work with major equipment, etc.

As side effects during therapy with this drug may cause headache, drowsiness and dizziness. Also, in some cases, perhaps the sudden appearance of nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite. In some cases, the reception of the trigger means may occurrence of ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract, until the appearance of bleeding . To reduce indigestion, indomethacin be consumed during a meal or after. The best option - to wash down the drug with milk. In parallel with this drug can be used means which reduce stomach acidity. If an allergic reaction, apply protivogistaminnye drugs .

Specific recommendations:

Store this medication must be in a dark place, according to the rules of storage list B.