Arthrexin (Indomethacin)

Arthrexin Information

Arthrexin, with the generic name of Indomethacin, is a highly effective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine with marked analgesic and antipyretic properties.

Arthrexin Indications

Arthrexin is specially formulated to treat conditions such as:

• rheumatoid arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Degenerative joint disease of the hip
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Acute Gouty Arthritis
• Acute musculoskeletal disorders (such as bursitis, tendonitis, synovitis, tenosynovitis, capsulitis of the shoulder, sprains and strains)
• Low back pain (lumbago)
• Fever (as a short term adjustment to a specific therapy)
• Inflammation, pain, trismus, and swelling following dental procedures
• Inflammation, pain, and swelling following orthopaedic surgical procedures and non-surgical procedures associated with reduction and immobilization of fractures or dislocations
• Pain and associated symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea

Arthrexin Warnings/Precautions

Have a talk with your doctor before deciding to take Arthrexin. Inform your doctor if you have any of the conditions below:

• Hypersensitivity to any ingredient of Arthrexin
• Acute asthma attacks
• Urticaria
• Rhinitis as precipitated by acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents
• Active peptic ulcer
• Recurrent history of gastrointestinal ulceration
• Proctitis or recent rectal bleeding

It may not be advisable to take Arthrexin if you are suffering from any of the above ailments.

Arthrexin belongs to a class of drugs known as FDA Pregnancy Category D. This entails that it may affect the development of an unborn fetus. In case you are pregnant or planning to be while under treatment with Arthrexin, inform your doctor immediately.

Arthrexin is known to pass into breast milk. Nursing mothers are therefore advised to see their doctor before taking this drug.

Necessary precautions are informed to elderly patients as they are more prone to having side effects.

This drug is not recommended for use by children below 2 years or age.

Arthrexin Intake Instructions

Arthrexin must be taken as directed by your doctor. If there is any instruction that appears unclear to you, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

Recommended dosage is 50 mg to 200 mg daily in divided doses and is adjusted to the patient’s response or tolerability to the medicine.

Arthrexin Missed Dose

Unless directed by your doctor, Arthrexin must not be double dosed. If you happen to miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember as long as it is not almost time for the next scheduled dose. Otherwise, skip missed dose and proceed with the next.

Arthrexin Overdose

Over dosage to suppositories are rare. However, should you experience any of the symptoms below, seek medical help:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Intense headache
• Dizziness
• Mental confusion
• Disorientation or lethargy
• Paresthesias
• Numbness
• convulsions

Arthrexin Side Effects

• headache, dizziness, lightheadedness
• depression, vertigo, and fatigue (including malaise and listlessness)
• mental confusion, anxiety
• syncope
• drowsiness
• convulsions
• coma
• peripheral neuropathy
• muscle weakness or involuntary muscle movements
• insomnia
• psychic disturbances (such as depersonalization, psychotic episodes
• paresthesis, dysarthria, aggravation of epilepsy and parkinsonism
• nausea
• anorexia
• vomiting
• epigastric distress
• abdominal pain, constipation, or diarrhea
• Ulcerative Colitis, Stomatitis, gastritis, flatulence, bleeding from the sigmoid colon, regional ileitis
• jaundice and hepatitis (though very rare)
• oedema, elevation of blood pressure, trachychardia, chest pain, arrhythmia, palpitations, hypotension, congestive heart failure, BUN elevation, haematuria
• hypersensitivity reactions (such as pruritus, urticaria, angiitis, skin rashes, others)
• haematologic reactions (such as leucopenia, petechiae or ecchymosis, others)
• blurred vision, diplopia, orbital and periorbital pain
• tinnitus, hearing disturbances and deafness (rare)
• proteinuria, nephritic syndrome, interstitial nephritis, and renal insufficiency (including renal failure)
• vaginal bleeding, hyperglycaemia, glycosuria, hperkalaemia, flushing and sweating, epistaxis, ulcerative Stomatitis, breast changes, or gynercomastia
• for suppositories, effects include: tenesmus, proctitis, rectal bleeding, burning, pain, discomfort, itching

For other possible side effects not mentioned that are particularly causing discomfort, tell your doctor at once.

Arthrexin Drug Interactions

Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the medications below before deciding to take Atropine:

• acetylsalicylic acid and other salicylates
• diflunisal
• anticoagulants
• Probenecid
• Methotrexate
• cyclosporine
• lithium
• diuretics
• digoxin
• antihypertensive medications
• phenylpropanolamine

Have a talk with your doctor before deciding to take other prescribed or over-the-counter medicines while under treatment with Arthrexin.

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