Indomin

Indomine: an anti-inflammatory drug for the treatment of joints

Indomine is an anti-inflammatory drug, a derivative of indoleacetic acid, which is used to treat various diseases associated with inflammation and joint pain. It is one of the most common and effective medicines used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, tendonitis, synovitis, acute gouty arthritis, reactive arthritis and other diseases.

Indomine is produced in Jordan by Al-Hikma Pharmaceuticals and in Russia by Farmograd/Gedeon Richter. The dosage form of Indomin includes capsules of 25 mg and suppositories of 100 mg containing the active substance - Indomethacin.

Indomine belongs to the group of NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and has a powerful anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effect. It blocks the activity of cyclooxygenase enzymes, which are involved in the synthesis of prostaglandins, which cause inflammation, pain and fever.

Indomin has several synonyms, including 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, Indomet.

Although Indomin is an effective drug, its use may be associated with a number of side effects, including nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, erosive and ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, gastrointestinal bleeding, rectal bleeding, arterial hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, bone marrow hypoplasia , aplastic anemia, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, platelet dysfunction, fluid retention, hyperglycemia, glycosuria, hyperkalemia, pruritus, urticaria, exfoliative dermatitis, hair loss, erythema nodosum, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drowsiness, headache and depression .

Therefore, before using Indomin, you must consult your doctor and strictly follow the recommendations on dosage and duration of treatment. You should also avoid drinking alcohol during treatment with Indomin, as this may increase the risk of side effects.

Indomin is not recommended for use in case of gastric and duodenal ulcers, bronchial asthma, severe kidney and liver diseases, as well as during pregnancy and lactation without consulting a doctor.