Indocin is the branded medication which has been designed,
developed, manufactured and marketed by world’s one of the
leading research oriented pharmaceutical companies known as
Merck & Co. Inc. of the United States. Indocin is formulated by
using the active pharmaceutical ingredient called Indomethacin.
The generic drug is also easily available in the markets by the
name Indomethacin across the world. Indocin is basically an
analgesic drug and has been categorized as the non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory medication which is commonly known as NSAID.
Various other NSAIDs are also widely used as analgesics by
physicians all over the world. Indocin-Indomethacin can be used
as pain reliever or analgesic. This drug is also often used for
treating the arthritis, fever or several other conditions
wherein the inflammation is involved for developing the
symptoms.
Generic Name: Indomethacin
Brand Name: Indocin
Indocin usually works by reducing hormones that originate
inflammation and pain in the body. The drug is well believed to
minimize the pain, inflammation and stiffness caused by various
ailments including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout,
ankylosing spondylitis, tendonitis and bursitis.
Indocin-Indomethacin is being produced and offered in capsules,
oral suspension and suppositories form by the company. It is
also available in immediate or sustained release pill form and
can easily be compounded by certain pharmacies as the rectal
suppository. The best part of Indocin-Indomethacin is that it
does not cause any serious kinds of side effects as compared to
other standard steroids. The most common side effects of this
drug include stomach upset, dizziness, diarrhoea and exhaustion.
However, Indocin is supposed to cause or worsen stomach ulcers
and may affect the kidneys and liver functions if used
chronically. Some of the other drugs are
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