Indocap Capsules (Generic Indocin) - Active Ingredient And Chemical structure
The active ingredient contained in Indocap Capsules is Indomethacin. Indomethacin is practically insoluble in water and sparingly soluble in alcohol. The structure is shown below
Generic Indocin - Uses
Generic Indocin in the form of Indocap Capsules is used to treat the following:
1.Moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis including acute flares of chronic disease.
2. Moderate to severe ankylosing spondylitis.
3. Moderate to severe osteoarthritis.
4. Acute painful shoulder (bursitis and/or tendinitis).
Generic Forms and Brand names of Indocin
Indocap Capsules manufactured by Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Limited, India is an effective treatment for moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Indocin which has the active ingredient Indomethacin is also sold as Indocid, Indochro and under various other brand names.
Indocap Capsules - Preparations
Indocap is available as Capsules of 25 mg and 75 mg .
Indocap Capsules - Storage Requirements
Indocap Capsules are to be stored at room temperature (15°C to 30°C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light.
Indocap Capsules - Contraindications
Indocap Capsules (Indomethacin) capsules are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to indomethacin or any inactive ingredient present in Indocap capsules.
Indomethacin extended-release capsules should not be given to patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. Severe, rarely fatal, anaphylactic-like reactions to NSAIDs have been reported in such patients. Indocap Capsules (Indomethacin) are contraindicated for the treatment of peri-operative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
Indocap Capsules - Dosage
The initial dosage of Indomethacin capsules (Indocap Capsules) is 25 mg twice a day or thrice a day. If this is well tolerated, the daily dosage may be increased by 25 or by 50 mg, if required, at weekly intervals until a satisfactory response is obtained or until a total daily dose of 150 to 200 mg is reached. Please consult your doctor for exact dosing instructions. The dosage is individualized.
Side Effects Of Indocap Capsules (Generic Indocin)
The most common side effects of are stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea gas, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, dizziness . Serious side effects that may occur are heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, heart failure from body swelling (fluid retention), kidney problems including kidney failure,bleeding and ulcers in the stomach and intestine low red blood cells (anemia), life-threatening skin reactions, life-threatening allergic reactions, liver problems including liver failure and asthma attacks in people who have asthma.
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