Indomethacin

Overview

Indomethacin is NSAID (non-steroidal antinfalmmatory drug). Indomethacin is usually regarded as the father figure in the family of non steroidal agents. It relieves pain, reduces inflammation and fever. it, introduced in 1963, is a methylated indole derivative. Indomethacin is slightly more toxic but in certain circumstances more effective than aspirin. Indomethacin is prepared by chemical synthesis. Indomethacin is administered orally.

Categories

Primary Characterstics

Indications

Back to top

Pharmacokinetics

Back to top

Contraindications

Back to top

Drug Interactions

Back to top

Side Effects

Back to top

Dosage

Indomethacin's dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage

50 to 200 mg120 (125)As recommended.POin divided doses with food.

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

1 mg/kg1 (1)8 hourlyOralRecommended for 5-12 Years of Children

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)

0.2 to 0.6 mg/kg0.4 (0.4)12 hourlyIntravenousDose for closure of ductus arteriosus

High Risk Groups

Back to top

Warning / Precautions

Back to top

Storage Conditions

Back to top

Interference in Pathology

Back to top

Brands / Trade Names of Indomethacin

Back to top

Previous Drug Generic - Next Drug Generic


Suggested Pages