TEVA-INDOMETHACIN is a brand name for Indomethacin, supplied as a capsule. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: TEVA-INDOMETHACIN (indomethacin capsules) is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of the following: Rheumatoid Arthritis TEVA-INDOMETHACIN may be used singly or in combination with other agents. However, it should not be used as a drug of first choice because of the adverse reactions that may occur with its use.…
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2 CONTRAINDICATIONS Indomethacin capsules are contraindicated in: the peri-operative setting of coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG). Although indomethacin has NOT been studied in this patient population, a selective COX-2 inhibitor NSAID studied in such a setting has led to an increased incidence of cardiovascular /thr om boe m bolic events, deep surgical infections and sternal wound complications.
during the third trimester of pregnancy, because of risk of premature closure of the ductus arteriosus, and prolonged parturition. women who are breastfeeding, because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants severe uncontrolled heart failure known hypersensitivity to Indomethacin capsules or to any of the components/excipients.
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1 Adverse Drug Reaction Overview The most common adverse reactions encountered with NSAIDs are gastrointestinal, of which peptic ulcer, with or without bleeding, is the most severe. Fatalities have occurred on occasion, particularly in the elderly.
2 Clinical Trial Adverse Drug Reactions The adverse reactions for indomethacin capsules listed in the following table have been arranged into two groups: (1) incidence greater than 1%; and (2) incidence less than 1%. The incidence for group (1) was obtained from 33 double-blind controlled clinical trials reported in the literature (1,092 patients).
The incidence for group (2) was based on reports in clinical trials, TEVA-INDOMETHACIN Page 23 of 44 in the literature, and on voluntary reports since marketing. The probability of a causal relationship exists between indomethacin and these adverse reactions, some of which have been reported only rarely.
) TEVA-INDOMETHACIN Page 25 of 44 Incidence >1% Incidence < 1% SPECIAL SENSES Tinnitus Ocular -corneal deposits and retinal disturbances including those of the macula, have been reported in some patients on prolong therapy with indomethacin.
Blurred vision, diplopia Hearing disturbances, deafness HEMATOLOGIC None Leukopenia Bone marrow depression Anemia secondary to obvious or occult gastrointestinal bleeding GENITOURINARY None Hematuria Vaginal bleeding Proteinuria Nephrotic syndrome Interstitial nephritis Aplastic anemia Hemolytic anemia Agranulocytosis Thrombocytopenic purpura Disseminated intravascular coagulation BUN elevation Renal insufficiency, including renal failure HYPERSENSITIVITY None Acute anaphylaxis Acute respiratory distress Rapid fall in blood pressure resembling a shock-like state Angioedema Dyspnea Asthma Purpura Angiitis Pulmonary edema METABOLIC None Edema Weight gain Fluid retention Flushing or sweating Hyperglycemia Glycosuria Hyperkalemia MISCELLANEOUS None Epistaxis Breast changes including enlargement and tenderness.
1 Special Populations 02/2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS Sections or subsections that are not applicable at the time of authorization are not listed. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I: HEALTH PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION ...............................................................
4 1 INDICATIONS............................................................................................................ 1 Pediatrics ...............................................................................................................
2 Geri atrics ............................................................................................................ 5 2 CONTRAINDICATIONS ..............................................................................................
5 3 SERIOUS WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS BOX.......................................................... 6 4 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION .............................................................................. 1 Dosing considerations .............................................................................................
2 Recommended dose and dosage adjustment .......................................................... 4 Administration........................................................................................................ 5 Missed dose ...........................................................................................................
9 5 OVERDOSAGE........................................................................................................... 36 TEVA-INDOMETHACIN Page 4 of 44 PART I: HEALTH PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION 1 INDICATIONS TEVA-INDOMETHACIN (indomethacin capsules) is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of the following: Rheumatoid Arthritis TEVA-INDOMETHACIN may be used singly or in combination with other agents.
However, it should not be used as a drug of first choice because of the adverse reactions that may occur with its use. Best results (relief of pain, tenderness, swelling and stiffness) have been obtained in the acute episodes of the disease.
and 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS) TEVA-INDOMETHACIN Page 5 of 44 Use of TEVA-INDOMETHACIN should be limited to the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible duration of treatment in order to minimize the potential risk for cardiovascular or gastrointestinal adverse events.
(See 2 CONTRAINDICATIONS and 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS) TEVA-INDOMETHACIN, as a NSAID, does NOT treat clinical disease or prevent its progression. TEVA-INDOMETHACIN, as a NSAID, only relieves symptoms and decreases inflammation for as long as the patient continues to take it.
1 Pediatrics Pediatrics (< 18 years of age): Safety and efficacy have not been established in the pediatric population. In a few cases of severe juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, where TEVA-INDOMETHACIN was given along with other drugs, severe reactions, including fatalities, were reported.
2 Geriatrics Geriatrics (> 65 years of age): Evidence from clinical studies and postmarket experience suggests that use in the geriatric population is associated with differences in safety. 4 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, Geriatrics and
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5 Post-Market Adverse Reactions Additional reports of serious adverse events temporally associated with TEVA -INDOMETHACIN during worldwide post-marketing experience are included below. Because these events are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or clearly establish a causal relationship to TEVA -INDOMETHACIN exposure.
Cardiovascular Thrombophlebitis Hematologic TEVA-INDOMETHACIN Page 26 of 44 Leukemia TEVA-INDOMETHACIN Page 27 of 44 Genitourinary Urinary frequency Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders Photosensitivity reactions
However, in many patients with chronic rheumatoid arthritis, indomethacin produces a significant lessening of pain and stiffness within 48 hours. In other patients, treatment must be continued longer before significant subjective relief or objective evidence of decreased joint swelling and tenderness occur.
In some cases of chronic rheumat oid arthritis, it may be necessary to continue treatment for at least a month before concluding that it has not produced significant benefit. Use of TEVA-INDOMETHACIN may enable reduction of […]