Indo-A25mg
Capsule
The ACME Laboratories Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Indo-A. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Indo-A is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in so... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Indo-A is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not har... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Indo-A may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Indo-A is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Indo-A is recommended.
However, a regular monitoring of kidney function tes... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Indo-A should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Indo-A may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Indo-A helps in relieving moderate pain and reducing fever. It effectively alleviates pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ost... View More
Uses of Indo-A
- Pain relief
Side effects of Indo-A
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain/epigastric pain
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
- Heartburn
- Loss of appetite
How to use Indo-A
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Indo-A is to be taken with food.
How Indo-A works
Indo-A is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammat... View More
- You have been prescribed Indo-A to relieve pain and inflammation.
- Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
- Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney prob... View More
- It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Indo-A as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components, if you are taking this medicine for long-term tre... View More
Indication
Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), gout, acute non-articular rheumatism (bursitis, synovitis... View More
Administration
Take with food to avoid gastrointestinal (GI) effects
Adult Dose
Oral Inflammatory/Rheumatoid Disorders Immediate release: 25-50 mg PO q8-12hr; not to exceed 200 mg/day Extended release: 75-150 mg/day PO in single ... View More
Child Dose
Inflammatory/Rheumatoid Disorders <2 years: Safety and efficacy not established 2-14 years: 1-2 mg/kg/day PO divided q6-12hr; not to exceed 4 mg/kg/... View More
Contraindication
Indomethacin is contraindicated in patients with ulcer, gastritis, active ulcerative colitis, and should be used with caution in patients with a history... View More
Mode of Action
Indometacin, an indole acetic acid derivative has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic actions. It reversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 (... View More
Precaution
Patient w/ known CV disease or risk factors for CV disease, fluid retention, history of GI disease (e.g. bleeding or ulcers), history of mental depressi... View More
Side Effect
>10% Transient renal insufficiency (40%),Jaundice (<15%),Elevated liver function test values (≤15%),Headache (12%) 1-10% Dizziness (3-9%),Dyspepsia... View More
Interaction
May increase plasma levels of methotrexate. Increased risk of GI bleeding w/ warfarin. May reduce hypotensive effects of hydralazine, furosemide, ?-bloc... View More
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