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Immediate-release capsules and suspension: 1
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Indomethacin is also used to treat pain in the shoulder caused by bursitis (inflammation of a fluid-filled sac in the shoulder joint) and tendinitis (inflammation of the tissue that
For ongoing conditions such as arthritis , continue taking this medication as directed
Since these changes may be asymptomatic, perform ophthalmologic examination at periodic intervals in patients receiving prolonged therapy
Dosage form: capsule Drug class: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Medically reviewed by Drugs
5 months (interquartile range, 18
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Only an average of 41 mg/day of indomethacin (range 25–75 mg/day) was needed
75 mg 1–2 times a day
Indomethacin is found in capsule form, oral suspension, rectal suppositories, or as an injectable
Indomethacin has been shown to be an effective anti-inflammatory agent, appropriate for long-term use in rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis
include treating headaches, chronic back pain, menstrual cramps, and delaying premature births
times daily; thereafter the total daily dose is increased in increments of 80 mg every 10-14 days
A single 50 mg dose of indomethacin oral suspension was found to be bioequivalent to a 50 mg indomethacin capsule when each was administered with food
If needed, increase dosage by 25 or 50 mg daily at weekly intervals until a satisfactory response is obtained up to a maximum dosage of 150–200 mg daily
Over-the-counter NSAIDs generally have fewer side effects than stronger prescription medicines
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Likewise, as for PH, long-term use of COX-2 inhibitors is associated with increased risk of ischemic cardiovascular disease and should be