¿Qué es Indocin?

Indocin (indometacina) es un medicamento antiinflamatorio no esteroideo (AINE) que se utiliza comúnmente para reducir la inflamación, el dolor y la fiebre asociados con diversas condiciones inflamatorias como la artritis, la gota y la bursitis. Funciona inhibiendo la producción de ciertos químicos en el cuerpo que están involucrados en la inflamación. Indocin está disponible mediante receta y debe utilizarse bajo supervisión médica debido a los posibles efectos secundarios, como problemas gastrointestinales y un aumento del riesgo de eventos cardiovasculares.

Side Effects

• Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
• Change in how much or how often you urinate
• Numbness or weakness on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking

Warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use this medicine during the later part of a pregnancy, unless your doctor tells you to.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, bleeding problems, heart disease, high blood pressure, heart failure, or a history of stomach or bowel problems (including bleeding or ulcers), depression, mental illness, epilepsy, or Parkinson disease. Tell your doctor if you smoke or drink alcohol.
• This medicine may cause the following problems:Higher risk of blood clots, heart attack, stroke, or heart failureBleeding and ulcers in your stomach or intestinesLiver damageKidney damageSerious skin reactionsChanges in vision
• Ovulation may be delayed in some women while this medicine is being used. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about this.
• This medicine may make you drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.