Question 1

is expired indomethacin safe?

Accepted Answer

May not be : It would be wiser to get a new prescriptions. There may be some leeway with the expiration dates, but it's better to be safe than sorry.

Question 2

anyone prescribed indomethacin lately?

Accepted Answer

Why?: I have, for gout and other kinds of arthritis. The drug can cause side effects more than other nsaids so it should be used cautiously. A rheumatologist treats arthritis and uses this medicine and others like it.

Question 3

please describe the medication: indomethacin?

Accepted Answer

NSAID : Indomethacin is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication or nsaid. It is in the same family as naproxen, motrin, and celebrex (celecoxib). This medicine is sometimes used to treat inflammatory conditions such as gout, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis. Indomethacin is avoided in patients with a history of gastrointestinal bleeding, heart or renal failure.

Question 4

how long does indomethacin stay in your body?

Accepted Answer

About 5 hours: Indomethacin is a non steroidal antiinflammatory drug, which is not commonly used because of potential side effects so, e what more than other nsaids. It is particularly effective in acute gout, for which one would take it about three times a day, based on it's half-life.

Question 5

how long does indomethacin 50 mg stay in your system?

Accepted Answer

6-8 hours: Indomethacin is metabolized quickly and is gone in 6-8 hours.

Question 6

how do you take indomethacin for gout?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the strength prescribed.

I usually prescribe 50mg three times daily.

Question 7

can you take colchicine with indomethacin?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: They don't interact, but both can cause similar side effects.  Dose of Colchicine must be kept low and adjusted for other medications.

Question 8

what are the possible side effects of indomethacin?

Accepted Answer

GI,CNS,cardiac: This may be the most challenging of the nsaids, with 30% of people stopping it for side effects.  Ulcers, confusion, heart failure are just some of the major side effects.

Question 9

can i take indomethacin and extra strength excedrin?

Accepted Answer

: Not recommmended. Excedrin contains a large dose of aspirin. Combining that with indomethacin will increase your risk of gastritis &amp; stomach bleeding.

Question 10

how long does indocin (indomethacin) stays in your system?

Accepted Answer

Varies(up to 12 hrs): Indocin (indomethacin) can generally last in the system from 1 hour up to 12 hrs and may be even longer in elderly. Report any dark stools/ abdominal discomfort to your doctor.

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