Indocin

Generic name:indomethacin [ in-doe-METH-a-sin ]
Brand names: Indocin, Indocin SR, Tivorbex
Drug class:Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Nov 3, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Indocin?

Indocin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Indocin is used to treat moderate to severe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gouty arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis. This medicine is also used to treat shoulder pain caused by bursitis or tendinitis.

Extended-release Indocin (Indocin SR) should not be used to treat gouty arthritis.

Indocin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Indocin can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any risk factors. Do not use Indocin just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).

Indocin may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using this medicine, especially in older adults.

Before taking this medicine

Indocin can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any risk factors. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).

Indocin may also cause stomach or intestinal ble...