Indomethacin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic drug whose use contributes to the elimination of pain syndromes of various origins, the removal of inflammatory processes, and the reduction of fever in inflammatory foci.
Formulations of Indomethacin
Release the medicine in the form of tablets (dragees, capsules), ointments (gel), eye drops, injection solution and rectal suppositories (suppositories). Most often this drug is used in the treatment of osteoarticular diseases, inflammation of some internal organs. The active ingredient in it is indomethacin (an indoleacetic acid derivative). We learn what analogues are available for the preparation Indomethacin in the pharmaceutical market.
Indomethacin analogues
Structural analogues of indomethacin in tablets, i.e. tableted medicines with the same active substance, are the following drugs:
- Indoene;
- Indowis EU;
- Indocollar;
- Indotard;
- Metindole;
- Tridocin;
- Elmetacin, etc.
These same analogues of indomethacin are available in the form of ointments and suppositories. But it is worth noting that the listed drugs may differ in the amount of active substance and in the list of additional components.
If medications based on indomethacin for any reason can not be used, other drugs from the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs with similar effects may be prescribed for treatment. For example, such drugs are:
- Ketorolac;
- Ibuprofen;
- Naproxen;
- Nimesulide ;
- Piroxicam;
- Diclofenac and others.
It should be borne in mind that it is not recommended on its own initiative, without consulting the attending physician, to replace the prescribed drug with an analogue or to use it in another dosage form, which can lead to negative reactions on the part of the body.