Indometacina para el dolor y la inflamación

Acerca de la indometacina

What is indometacin used for?

Indometacin a type of anti-inflammatory medicine used to treat painful conditions such as arthritis, sprains and strains, back pain, period (menstrual) pain, and gout pain.

How does indometacin work?

Indometacin works by blocking the effect of chemicals in your body, called cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes. These enzymes help to make other chemicals in the body, called prostaglandins.

Some prostaglandins are produced at sites of injury or damage, and cause pain and inflammation. By blocking the effect of COX enzymes, fewer prostaglandins are produced, which means pain and inflammation are eased.

Side effects of indometacin

Common side effects of indometacin are:

• Indigestión.

• heartburn.

• Dolor de estómago.

• Feeling sick or vomiting.

• Diarrea o estreñimiento.

• Sensación de mareo.

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Los efectos no deseados suelen mejorar a medida que su organismo se adapta al nuevo medicamento, pero hable con su médico o farmacéutico si alguno de los siguientes continúa o se vuelve molesto.

How to manage indometacin side effects

Who should not take indometacin?

Algunos medicamentos no son adecuados para personas con determinadas afecciones, y a veces un medicamento sólo puede utilizarse si se toman precauciones adicionales. Por estas razones, antes de empezar a tomar indometacina, es importante que su médico lo sepa:

• Si padece asma o cualquier otro trastorno alérgico.

• If you have ever had a stomach or duodenal ulcer, or if you have an inflammatory bowel disorder such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

• Si está embarazada o en periodo de lactancia.

• Si tiene más de 65 años.

• Si tiene problemas hepáticos o renales.

• Si padece una enfermedad cardiaca o un problema vascular o circulatorio.

• If you have high blood pressure.

• Si tiene un nivel alto de azúcar en sangre o de colesterol.

• Si es fumador.

• If you have epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, or a mental health problem.

• Si tiene problemas de coagulación de la sangre.

• Si padece un trastorno del tejido conjuntivo, como el lupus eritematoso sistémico. Esta enfermedad también se denomina lupus o LES.

• Si está tomando otros medicamentos. Esto incluye cualquier medicamento que esté tomando y que pueda adquirirse sin receta, como las hierbas medicinales y los medicamentos complementarios.

• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other NSAID (such as aspirin, naproxen, diclofenac, and ibuprofen), or to any other medicine.

Cómo tomar indometacina

• Before starting indometacin, read the patient information leaflet inside the pack. It explains the strength of your capsules and lists possible side effects.

• Take indometacin exactly as your doctor has advised. Your dose and how often to take it will be shown on the label. Ask your pharmacist if you are unsure.

• Take the capsules with food or after a snack to reduce the risk of indigestion. Swallow them with a drink if needed.

• If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is nearly time for the next one. Do not take two doses at the same time.

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• Your doctor will prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time to reduce side effects. If you need long-term treatment, you may also be given medicine to protect your stomach.

• Keep any regular appointments with your doctor so they can check your progress, especially if you are taking indometacin long term.

• If you have asthma, anti-inflammatory medicines can sometimes worsen breathing symptoms. Stop taking indometacin and contact your doctor if this happens.

• Check with a pharmacist before taking any other medicines, including cold and flu remedies, as some contain anti-inflammatory painkillers that should not be taken with indometacin.

• Tell your doctor, dentist, or surgeon about all the medicines you are taking before any treatment or operation.

Cómo conservar la indometacina

• Mantenga todos los medicamentos fuera del alcance y de la vista de los niños.

• Almacenar en un lugar fresco y seco, lejos del calor y la luz directos.

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Preguntas más frecuentes

How long does it take for indomethacin to work?

Indomethacin usually starts working within 1-2 hours after taking a dose. For ongoing conditions, it may take a few days of regular use to feel the full effect.

Can you drink alcohol with indomethacin?

You should avoid or limit alcohol while taking indomethacin. Drinking alcohol can increase the risk of stomach irritation, ulcers, and bleeding, and make other side effects worse.

Is it safe to take indomethacin during pregnancy?

Indomethacin is not recommended during pregnancy, especially after 20 weeks as it may cause serious complications for the unborn baby, including kidney and heart problems.

Is indomethacin a strong painkiller?

Indomethacin is considered a strong anti-inflammatory painkiller compared with many other NSAIDs. It is often used for more severe pain and inflammation, but it can cause more side effects, so it is usually prescribed with care.

How much stronger is indomethacin than ibuprofen?

Indomethacin is generally considered stronger than ibuprofen at reducing inflammation and pain. Because it is more potent, it is often used when ibuprofen has not been effective, but it also carries a higher risk of side effects.