Inflammatory/rheumatoid disorders, Bursitis/tendonitis of the shoulder, Acute gouty arthritis, Acute pain
藥理
Nonopioid Analgesic; Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
藥動學
Absorption:
1. Onset of action: ~30 minutes
2. Duration: 4 to 6 hours Distribution:
Crosses blood-brain barrier; Protein binding: 99% Metabolism:
1. Hepatic; significant enterohepatic recirculation; metabolites include desmethyl, desbenzoyl and desmethyl-desbenzoyl (all in unconjugated form)
2. Half-life elimination: (Neonates) 11-20 hours; (Adults) 2.6-11.2 hours Excretion:
Urine (60%, primarily as glucuronide conjugates); feces (33%, primarily as metabolites; 1.5% as unchanged drug)
禁忌症
1. Hypersensitivity (eg, anaphylactic reactions, serious skin reactions) to indomethacin or any component of the formulation
2. Use in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery
3. History of asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAID agents
懷孕分類
The chronic use of NSAIDs in women of reproductive age may be associated with infertility that is reversible upon discontinuation of the medication.
哺乳分類
NSAIDs may be used in postpartum women who wish to breastfeed; however, agents other than indomethacin are preferred.
副作用
Headache, Vomit, Postoperative hemorrhage
劑量和給藥方法
25 mg 2 to 3 times daily
小兒調整劑量
Children ≥2 years (limited data available): 1 to 2 mg/kg/day in 2 to 4 divided doses; maximum 4 mg/kg/day or 200 mg/day, whichever is less.
腎功能調整劑量
There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling; not recommended in patients with advanced renal disease.
肝功能調整劑量
There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling; use with caution.