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Indomethacin (UNII: XXE1CET956) (Indomethacin - UNII:XXE1CET956)
Contract Pharmacy Services-PA
Indomethacin
Indomethacin 25 mg
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of indomethacin capsules and other treatment options before deciding to use indomethacin. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS). Indomethacin has been found effective in active stages of the following: - Moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis including acute flares of chronic disease. - Moderate to severe ankylosing spondylitis. - Moderate to severe osteoarthritis. - Acute painful shoulder (bursitis and/or tendinitis). - Acute gouty arthritis. Indomethacin is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to indomethacin or the excipients (see DESCRIPTION). Indomethacin should not be given to patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. Severe, rarely fatal, anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions to NSAIDs have been reported in such patients (see WARNINGS: Anaphylactic/Anaphylactoid Reactions, and PR
Indomethacin Capsules, USP are available containing either 25 mg or 50 mg of Indomethacin, USP. The 25 mg capsule is a hard-shell gelatin capsule with a light green opaque cap and a light green opaque body axially printed with MYLAN over 143 in black ink on both the cap and body. The capsule is filled with a white powder blend. They are available as follows: NDC 67046-330-30 blister of 30 capsules The 50 mg capsule is a hard-shell gelatin capsule with a light green opaque cap and a light green opaque body axially printed with MYLAN over 147 in black ink on both the cap and body. The capsule is filled with a white powder blend. They are available as follows: NDC 67046-331-30 blister of 30 capsules Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP for Controlled Room Temperature.] Protect from light. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP using a child-resistant closure. PHARMACIST: Dispense a Medication Guide with each prescription.
New Drug Application
Contract Pharmacy Services-PA ---------- MEDICATION GUIDE FOR NON-STEROIDAL ANTI- INFLAMMATORY DRUGS (NSAIDS) (See the end of this Medication Guide for a list of prescription NSAID medicines.) What is the most important information I should know about medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti- Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)? • NSAID medicines may increase the chance of a heart attack or stroke that can lead to death. This chance increases: • NSAID medicines should never be used right before or after a heart surgery called a "coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)." • NSAID medicines can cause ulcers and bleeding in the stomach and intestines at any time during treatment. Ulcers and bleeding: • The chance of a person getting an ulcer or bleeding increases with: • NSAID medicines should only be used: What are Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)? NSAID medicines are used to treat pain and redness, swelling, and heat (inflammation) from medical conditions such as: • different types of arthritis • menstrual cramps and other types of short-term pain Who should not take a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)? Do not take an NSAID medicine: • if you had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction with aspirin or any other NSAID medicine • for pain right before or after heart bypass surgery Tell your healthcare provider: • about all of your medical conditions. • about all of the medicines you take. NSAIDs and some other medicines can interact with each other and cause serious side effects. Keep a list of your medicines to show to your healthcare provider and pharmacist. • if you are pregnant. NSAID medicines should not be used by pregnant women late in their pregnancy. • if you are breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor. What are the possible side effects of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)? Serious side effects include: Other side effects include: • heart attack • stroke • high blood pressure • heart failure from body swelling (fluid retention) • kidney problem Прочитайте повний документ
INDOMETHACIN- INDOMETHACIN CAPSULE CONTRACT PHARMACY SERVICES-PA ---------- INDOMETHACIN CAPSULES, USP RX ONLY 25 MG AND 50 MG Cardiovascular Risk NSAIDs may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may increase with duration of use. Patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors for cardiovascular disease may be at greater risk (see WARNINGS). Indomethacin is contraindicated for the treatment of perioperative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery (see WARNINGS). Gastrointestinal Risk NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. These events can occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms. Elderly patients are at greater risk for serious gastrointestinal events (see WARNINGS). DESCRIPTION Indomethacin Capsules, USP for oral administration are provided in two dosage strengths which contain either 25 mg or 50 mg of indomethacin. Indomethacin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory indole derivative designated chemically as 1-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-1_H_-indole-3-acetic acid. The structural formula is: C H CLNO M.W. 357.79 Indomethacin, USP is practically insoluble in water and sparingly soluble in alcohol. It has a pKa of 4.5 and is stable in neutral or slightly acidic media and decomposes in strong alkali. Each capsule for oral administration contains 25 mg or 50 mg of indomethacin and the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, gelatin, FD&C Green No. 3, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, powdered cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide and D&C Yellow No. 10. The imprinting ink contains the following: black iron oxide, D&C Yellow No. 10 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Red No. 40 Aluminum 19 16 4 Lake, pharmaceutical glaze a Прочитайте повний документ