Indomethacin-Ratiofarm

Indomethacin-Ratiopharm: Anti-inflammatory drug to combat inflammation and pain

Indomethacin-Ratiopharm is a drug from the group of anti-inflammatory drugs belonging to indoleacetic acid derivatives. This medication is produced by the German company Ratiopharm GmbH and has the international name "Indomethacin". It is widely known under various synonyms such as Apo-Indomethacin, Vero-Indomitacin, Indobene, Indovis E.S., Indocollir, Indomet-Ratiopharm, Indomethacin, Indomethacin (Movimed), Indomethacin 100 Berlin-Chemie, Indomethacin 50 Berlin-Chemie, Indomethacin Vramed, Indomethacin Sevtopolis, Indomethacin Sopharma and Indomet.

Indomethacin-Ratiopharm is available in various dosage forms, including 1% gel, 25 mg and 50 mg capsules, and 50 mg and 100 mg suppositories. The active substance is indomethacin.

The drug Indomethacin-Ratiopharm is used to treat various diseases associated with inflammation and pain. It is effective for rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, tendonitis, synovitis, acute gouty arthritis and reactive arthritis.

However, the drug Indomethacin-Ratiopharm has a number of contraindications. It is not recommended for hypersensitivity to indomethacin, as well as in the presence of rhinitis, conjunctivitis or bronchospasm caused by taking drugs from the NSAID group (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Its use should also be avoided in case of erosive and ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, bleeding (especially intracranial or from the gastrointestinal tract), thrombocytopenia, hypocoagulation, suspected necrotizing enterocolitis, severe renal failure, congenital heart defects (for example, tetralogy of Fallot or pulmonary atresia), as well as during pregnancy (the drug may be teratogenic).

Side effects may occur when using Indomethacin-Ratiopharm. They may include nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, erosive and ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, gastrointestinal and rectal bleeding, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, decreased blood pressure, swelling, allergic reactions and others.

It is important to consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Indomethacin-Ratiopharm or any other medicine. The dosage and duration of treatment will depend on the specific disease and individual characteristics of the patient.

In conclusion, Indomethacin-Ratiopharm is an anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve inflammation and pain. However, its use must be carried out under the supervision of a physician, and the indicated contraindications and precautions must be observed.