Formulary Monographs [INDOMETHACIN, 28080492]
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INDOMETHACIN
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OTHER NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS
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Pain and inflammation in rheumatic/musculo-skeletal disorders e.g.
gout. To promote closure of patent ductus arteriosus in premature infants. |
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G.I. upset, frontal headaches, dizziness, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea. Contraindicated in peptic ulcers, salicylate hypersensitivity. C.f. prescribing in liver and renal disease p. 14; 33.
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100mg once a day, up to a maximum of 200mg in divided doses.
See BDS supply protocols pg. 5. |
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Avoid unless the potential benefit outweighs the risk.
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Indomethacin is distributed in breastmilk. Use with caution in lactating.
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