Indomod

What is it?

An NSAID And Indole, Available In The Form Of Capsules Of 2 Strengths Containing Enteric-Coated, Continuous-Release Pellets. Orange Capsules, Marked 27, Contain 25mg Of Indomethacin And Brown Capsules, Marked 26, Contain 75mg Of Indomethacin.

Medical Uses

Joint And Bone Disorders, Including Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Gout.

Dosage

Adults, 50 To 75mg As Single Or As 2 Doses Each Day, Increasing Once A Week By 25 Or 50mg To A Maximum Daily Dose Of 200mg.

Special Care

Elderly Persons, Heart Failure, Liver Or Kidney Disease, Disorders Of Central Nervous System. Patients Taking Drug Long-Term Require Careful Monitoring Of Liver And Kidney Function And Occasional Eye Tests.

Avoid Use

Pregnancy, Breast-Feeding, History Of Ulcers Or Active Stomach Ulcer, Bleeding Disorders, Allergy To NSAID Or Aspirin.

Possible Drug And Food Interactions

Salicylates, Probenecid, β-blockers, Corticosteroids, Lithium, Diuretics, Quinolones, Anticoagulants.

Known Side Effects

Disturbance Of Vision, Deposits In Cornea, Gastrointestinal Upset, Blood Changes, Dizziness, Effects On Central Nervous System. If Recurrent Headaches Or Gastro-Intestinal Bleeding Occur, Drug Should Be Withdrawn.

Manufacturer

Pharmacia.