Indocin SR

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 SR?

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

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

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

Warnings

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

Indocin SR 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 SR 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 SR 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.

You should not use Indocin SR if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• heart disease, high blood pressure;

• a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot;

• fluid retention;

• bleeding problems;

• stomach ulcers or bleeding;

• asthma;

• liver or kidney disease; or

• if you smoke.

If you are pregnant, you should not take Indocin SR unless your doctor tells you to. Taking an NSAID during the last 20 weeks of pregnancy can cause serious heart or kidney problems in the unborn baby and possible complications with your pregnanc...