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| | Indomethacin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Indomethacin (USAN) or indometacin (INN) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly used to reduce fever, pain, stiffness, and swelling. | | | Effects of Perinatal Indomethacin Treatment on Preterm Infants, academic dissertation (PDF) | | | Ragheb M. The clinical significance of lithium-nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug interactions". |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indomethacin
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| | Indomethacin, Eastern North Carolina, NC |
| | Indomethacin is used to reduce pain/swelling involved in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, and headaches. | | | Indomethacin is a member of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) family of drugs. | | | Since major changes in lithium blood levels can produce unwanted side effects or interfere with its efficacy, NSAIDs should be used with caution, and only under medical supervision, in people taking lithium supplements. |
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| | MedlinePlus Drug Information: Indomethacin |
| | Indomethacin is used to relieve the pain, tenderness, inflammation (swelling), and stiffness caused by gout, arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions. | | | tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to indomethacin, aspirin or other medications for pain or arthritis, or any other drugs. | | | This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a681027.html
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| | Furosemide for prevention of morbidity in indomethacin-treated infants with patent ductus arteriosus |
| | Indomethacin therapy in premature infants with patent ductus arteriosus and oliguria. | | | Effect of a modified fluid therapy on renal function during indomethacin therapy for persistent ductus arteriosus. | | | We selected studies with (1) random allocation to either indomethacin alone or indomethacin and furosemide and (2) analysis of either short-term risk-benefit ratio of furosemide, mid- or long-term outcome, or the relationship between extracellular volume at study entry and changes in renal function. |
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| | Indomethacin |
| | Indomethacin is used to relieve pain, inflammation, swelling and stiffness caused by certain types of arthritis and other medical problems. | | | Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory and have your blood pressure checked regularly so your response to this drug can be monitored. | | | Before indomethacin is prescribed, tell your health care provider if you have any of the following conditions: |
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http://clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/0600/0699.asp?index=4856
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| | Indomethacin for asymptomatic patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants |
| | The reduction in risk due to indomethacin treatment of asymptomatic PDA means that to prevent one symptomatic PDA, three babies would need to be treated. | | | A significant reduction in the incidence of symptomatic PDA was observed after treatment with indomethacin compared with control in all studies. | | | Several studies have investigated alternative non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen which are effective in closing the ductus, without a large impact on cerebral blood flow (Romagnoli 2000; Patel 2000). |
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| | Arthritis Insight-Indomethacin (Indocin) |
| | Indomethacin may increase depression, epilepsy, and parkinsonism, and should be used with considerable caution in patients with these conditions. | | | Because of the potent nature of this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor about any other medicines you are taking, including nonprescription medicines and vitamins. | | | Corneal deposits and retinal disturbances have been observed in some patients who had received prolonged therapy with indomethacin. |
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http://www.arthritisinsight.com/medical/meds/indocin.html
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| | Prophylactic Indomethacin Prevents Intraventricular Hemorrhage |
| | The radiologist was blinded to the patient's study assignment. | | | There was also a trend toward an increased incidence of ROP (>stage 3) in infants weighing 900-1300 gms. | | | Oliguria (defined as urine output <1ml/kg/hr) was noted in 40 of the indomethacin treated patients compared with 20 placebo treated patients (P,.001). |
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| | Indomethacin |
| | Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, juvenile forms of arthritis, gout, dysmenorrhea, muscle pains, and dental pain are some areas where this medicine might be used. | | | If you have an allergy to aspirin, other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), indomethacin, or any other part of the medicine. | | | Indomethacin reduces inflammation and pain by blocking production and release of chemicals that produce it. |
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http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsDrugs/Indomethacincd.html
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| | National Headache Foundation: INDOCIN (INDOMETHACIN |
| | Indomethacin can be used as a pain reliever or analgesic. | | | Indomethacin may also be helpful in headache related to physical stress or exertional headache. | | | Some headaches such as episodic and chronic paroxysmal hemicrania are exclusively responsive to indomethacin. |
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http://www.headaches.org/consumer/topicsheets/indocin.html
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| | Indocin Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Indomethacin - RxList Monographs |
| | Indomethacin is practically insoluble in water and sparingly soluble in alcohol. | | | INDOCIN* (Indomethacin) cannot be considered a simple analgesic and should not be used in conditions other than those recommended under INDICATIONS. | | | Indomethacin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory indole derivative designated chemically as 1-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy -2-methyl-1H-indole-3-acetic acid. |
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http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/indometh.htm
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| | Indomethacin for slowing preterm labor |
| | Use of indomethacin for the treatment of preterm labor is an unlabeled use of the drug. | | | Indomethacin is usually used as an anti-inflammatory medication to treat arthritis and other conditions that can affect joints and tissues around joints. | | | Indomethacin can be used for the treatment of preterm labor when: |
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http://www.webmd.com/hw/being_pregnant/hw222014.asp
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| | indomethacin (Indocin, Indocin-SR) - drug class, medical uses, medication side effects, and drug interactions by ... |
| | indomethacin (Indocin, Indocin-SR) - drug class, medical uses, medication side effects, and drug interactions by MedicineNet.com | | | Indomethacin may have adverse effects on the fetus. | | | PRESCRIBED FOR: Indomethacin is used for the treatment of inflammation and pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gouty arthritis, osteoarthritis, and soft tissue injuries such as tendinitis and bursitis. |
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