Indomethacin and other NSAIDs are thought to work by inhibiting the action of certain hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. These hormones are called prostaglandins.
Indomethacin Effects
It is believed that blocking the effects of prostaglandins is what makes indomethacin useful for reducing pain, inflammation, and joint swelling associated with different forms of arthritis and painful conditions.
Indomethacin: When and How Do I Take It?
Some general considerations for when and how to take indomethacin include the following:
Indomethacin comes in capsules, oral suspension (liquid), and suppositories. Take capsules and liquid by mouth. Insert indomethacin suppositories into the rectum.
You may take your indomethacin dosage with a glass of water; taking it with milk or food may prevent stomach upset.
Do not break, chew, or crush the indomethacin tablets or suppositories.
If you are taking indomethacin for osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, it may take several weeks before the medication begins to work to its full potential.
Take the lowest effective dose for the least amount of time in order to treat your condition. Doing so will decrease your chances of developing serious side effects associated with indomethacin.
Take indomethacin at the same time each day. This will help to maintain an even level of medicine in your blood.
For indomethacin to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Indomethacin will not work if you take it in a different way than your healthcare provider prescribes.
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