Indo Cap 25 mg (Indomethacin)

Indo Cap is supplied as capsule form for oral administration. It comprises of an active component Indomethacin, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. The medicine works to hinder the prostaglandin synthesis and cause vasoconstriction. It is found to be effective in moderate to severe ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis including acute flares of chronic disease. The capsules are also prescribed for the treatment of acute painful shoulder and acute gouty arthritis.

Indo Cap general information 

What is Indo Cap used for?

Indo Cap is designed to provide relief from the following inflammatory conditions:

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Gouty arthritis

Patients who do not respond to the less toxic drugs are treated with this medicine. It may also be used as an alternative to surgery in the management of premature patients with PDA.

How does Indo Cap work?

The active component of the medicine is Indomethacin, which functions by inhibiting the prostaglandin synthesis. In the treatment of PDA, the action allows the ductus to close. It suppresses pain and inflammation caused due to inflammatory disorders.

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• Indo Cap 25 mg

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What does Indo Cap contain?

Indo Cap contains the active pharmaceutical ingredient Indomethacin. Each capsule delivers 25 mg of the beneficial ingredient to the patient.

Effects of alcohol on Indo Cap

Avoid consuming alcohol during the treatment with Indo Cap 25 mg as it may cause gastrointestinal adverse effects.

What are the side effects of Indo Cap?

• Ocular symptoms: blurred vision.
• Gastrointestinal problems: nausea, gastrointestinal bleeding, necrotizing enterocolitis, nausea, constipation, dyspepsia, discomfort, drug-induced hepatitis.
• Hematological issues: blood dyscrasias, prolonged bleeding time, thrombocytopenia
• Dermatological problems: rash
• Genitourinary disorders: kidney failure, hematuria, cystitis
• Central nervous system disorders: a headache, dizziness, psychic disturbances, drowsiness
• Cardiovascular diseases: edema, hypertension
• Other side effects: allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, tinnitus

What medications interact with Indo Cap?

• Additive adverse gastrointestinal effects may occur if coadministered with a corticosteroid, aspirin, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Chronic use of acetaminophen may cause adverse renal kidney infections.
• If taken along with diuretics or hypertensives may decrease the effectiveness of these agents.
• Bleeding may occur with the use of valproic acid, warfarin, abciximab, tirofiban, cefotetan, thrombolytics, eptifibatide, ticlopidine, cefoperazone, and clopidogrel.
• Concurrent use with radiation therapy or antineoplastics may cause hematologic reactions.
• Potassium-sparing diuretics along with Indo Cap may lead to hyperkalemia.
• Avoid concurrent use with lithium and zidovudine.
• Patients already taking methotrexate and probenecid should avoid the intake of Indo cap.

When should Indo Cap not be used?

• Indo Cap 25 mg is not formulated for patients with known alcohol intolerance.
• Do not take it if you are suffering from active gastrointestinal bleeding, thrombocytopenia, ulcer disease, intraventricular hemorrhage, and proctitis or recent history of rectal bleeding.
• It should not be administered to pediatric patients as it may cause necrotizing enterocolitis, and bowel perforation in premature neonates who are suffering from the PDA.
• The medicine is not suitable for patients who have hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the preparation.
• It is not meant for use during the second half of pregnancy.

It should be carefully administered to people with the following health issues:

• Liver problems
• Hypertension (High blood pressure)
• Renal impairment
• Serious cardiovascular disorders

How should Indo Cap be used?

Indocap comes in 25 mg doses for oral administration. If you do not achieve the results you expect, talk to your physician. Your physician will be the right person to determine the dose that works best for you. Do not take more medicine than your physician prescribes. Your physician may recommend taking a lower dose if you are elderly people, or have severe hepatic or renal insufficiency.

How long should Indo Cap be used?

Keep taking Indo Cap as long as your physician recommends you.

Missed dose of Indo Cap

If your physician has instructed you to take Indo Cap on a regular schedule and you have missed a dose of it, take it as soon as you notice. However, if it is time for the next dose, please skip the missed dose and go back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take two doses to compensate the missed one unless otherwise directed.

How should Indo Cap be stored?

Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and pets. Keep the capsules in its original package. Store it at room temperature away from moisture and heat.