Reumacid 100 mg

Reumacid 100 mg | INDICATIONS AND USES

Indomethacin is indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), gout, acute non-articular rheumatism (bursitis, synovitis, tendinitis).

Reumacid 100 mg | PHARMACOLOGY

Indomethacin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) having properties of antipyretic and analgesic effects. A great number of pharmacological studies have proved that Indomethacin has strong anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties. Unlike the corticosteroids, the effect of Indomethacin is not related to the pituitary gland or the adrenals.

Reumacid 100 mg | DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

100 mg at night and in the morning if required.

Reumacid 100 mg | DRUG INTERACTIONS

It may interact with anticoagulants, lithium, diuretics, Beta-blockers, diflunisal, aspirin, probenecid and sulfonylureas.

Reumacid 100 mg | SIDE EFFECTS

Headache, usually in the morning and mild vertigo may occur during the early weeks of therapy. These symptoms are transient and usually disappear with continued use or by reduction of the dose. Gastrointestinal reactions such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, epigastric and abdominal pain are often due to large doses of the drug and disappear when the dose is reduced.

Reumacid 100 mg | USE DURING PREGNANCY AND LACTATION

Not recommended for pregnant women, because at the present time clinical studies are insufficient.

Reumacid 100 mg | USE IN SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Use in children: Not recommended for children.

Reumacid 100 mg | THERAPEUTIC CLASS

Drugs for Osteoarthritis, Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Reumacid 100 mg | STORAGE CONDITIONS

Keep in a cool place, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.