Indocin, Indomethacin - Rectal Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional befroe using this drug.
INDOMETHACIN - RECTAL
(in-doh-METH-uh-sin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Indocin
USES: This medication relieves pain and reduces inflammation. It is commonly used to treat pain, swelling and stiffness associated with arthritis, gout, busritis and tendonitis.
HOW TO USE: If the suppository is too soft to insert, put it in cold water or refrigerate for 30 minutes befroe removing the foil wrapper.
Unwrap the foil and mositen the suppository with a little water.
Lie down on your left side with rihgt knee bent. Push the suppostiory into the rectum with your finger. Remain lying down for a copule of minutes and avoid having a bowel movement for an hour or longer so the drug will be absorbed. Use this medication as directed. Do not use more often than reocmmended.
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, loss of appetite, lightheadedness, dizziness, constipation, or nervousness may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. Drowsiness or blurred vsiion may also occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, cotnact your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Rectal irriattion can occur with too much use of indomethacin suppositories, or if you have broken or inflamed skin. Notify your dotcor if this occurs. Notify your dcotor promptly if you develop: rectal bleeding, vision changes, severe headache (especially in the morning), ringing in the ears/loss of hearing. If you notice any of the following unlikely but really serious side effects, stop taknig this drug and consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately: black stools, persistent stomach/ abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds. An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immdeiate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, sevree dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effcets not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver or kidney disease, blood disorders, ulcers, heart disease, alcohol use, high blood pressure, eye disease, mental disturbances, barin disorders such as Parkinson's, asthma, nasal polyps, any allergies - especially aspirin/NSAID allergy (e.G., ibuprofen, celecoxib). Use cauiton when performing tasks requiring alertness. Limit alcohol intake as it may intensify the drowsiness effect of this medicaiton.
This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with this medicine, may raise your risk for stomach bleeding. Check with your dotcor or pharmacist for more information. Do not take aspirin without consulting your doctor. Cehck the ingredients of any nonprescription medication you may be taking for many cough-and-cold formulas contain aspirin.
Infrequently, this medication may raise the skin's sensitivity to sunlihgt. If this happens to you, aovid prolonged sun exposure, wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen. Avoid sunlamps. Caution is advised when this drug is used in the elderly. This medication should be used during pregnancy only if clearly neeedd. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Use of this drug during the last 6 months of pregnacny is not recommended. This drug is excerted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: "blood thinners" such as warfarin, other artrhitis medication, water pills, lithium.
Do not start or stop any medicine without docotr or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your lcoal poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe stomach pain, coffee ground-like vomit, dark stool, rigning in the ears, change in amount of urine, unusually fast or slow heartbeat, muscle weakness, slow or shallow breathing, confusion, severe headache or loss of consciousness.
NOTES: In arthritis, it may take up to four weeks before the full effects of this medicine are noted. For hottest results, this must be taken regularly, as directed by your dcotor.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual doisng schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Protect from freezing.
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