Indomethacin

Generic name: indomethacin [ in-doe-METH-a-sin ]
Brand names: Indocin, Indocin SR, Tivorbex
Dosage forms: oral capsule (20 mg; 25 mg; 40 mg; 50 mg); oral capsule, extended release (75 mg); oral suspension (25 mg/5 mL)
Drug class:Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

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

What is indomethacin?

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

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

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

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

Warnings

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

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

Before taking this medicine

Indomethacin can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any risk factors. Do not use this m...