Indomethacin (candles) - features of application

In this article, we will consider the main features of the use of such a drug as "Indomethacin" suppositories. The form of release of this drug can also be in the form of capsules, tablets, as well as as a solution for injections and rectal suppositories. This drug has an antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-aggregation and analgesic effect on the body.

"Indomethacin" - (candles) are white , and sometimes can be a yellowish hue, they have a high degree of absorption. The main part of this drug is excreted from the body through the kidneys, and a small part of it is through the digestive tract. The active substance very quickly and in large quantities enters the breast milk.

The use of the drug Indomethacin (candles):

Before receiving these candles, you must completely release the intestine. The necessary dose of the drug should be determined by a doctor who is guided by the patient's condition and the severity of the disease.

This drug is used in the following cases:

- in the presence of inflammatory processes and degenerative diseases in the musculoskeletal system;

- for the treatment of rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile chronic, as well as gouty arthritis;

- if necessary, treatment of rheumatism and infectious diseases of ENT organs;

- also the drug is used for adnexitis, prostatitis, cystitis, algodismenorrhea and neuritis.

Contraindications to the use of "Indomethacin" (candles) are:

- the patient's "aspirin" asthma and increased sensitivity to the components of the drug;

- if there is a peptic ulcer or ulcerative colitis, as well as with congenital heart defects;

- also it is impossible to take candles for cirrhosis of the liver, hematopoiesis, bronchial asthma and hypertension;

- liver, heart and kidney failure, pancreatitis, puffiness and hemophilia are also contraindications to the use of this drug;

- It is forbidden to take Indomethacin (candles) during pregnancy, with hearing loss and with breastfeeding;

- the use of these suppositories for children up to 14 years of age is contraindicated.

All medications have certain side effects, after application of this remedy there may also appear increased gas formation, anorexia, diarrhea, heartburn, abdominal pain, hematuria, tachyarrhythmia, proteinuria, interstitial nephritis.

Increased fatigue, irritability, drowsiness are also side effects that occur after taking this medication.

Some people may experience hearing loss, visual impairment and taste sensitivity, conjunctivitis, bronchospasm, hives, and exacerbation of hemorrhoids.

If an overdose of the drug "Indomethacin" (suppositories) is allowed, then nausea, memory impairment, dizziness and disorientation may occur, in particularly severe cases, convulsions may occur, numbness of limbs may begin .

Due to the fact that this medication has a very large number of contraindications, as well as side effects, it is impossible to make a decision on its own admission, it can only be done according to the doctor's prescription.

Since after the use of candles there is drowsiness and possible disorientation, you can not drive a car and engage in any activity where increased attention and reaction is required.

It should also take into account the fact that "Indomethacin" can significantly reduce the effect of certain drugs, it can increase their toxic effects on the body, increase the risk of developing diseases and complications.

In case of special need, "Indomethacin" (candles) may be prescribed during pregnancy, but only in its second trimester and under the direct supervision of a doctor and only in those cases when the benefit for the mother will be greater than the probable harm to the child's health.