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Catergory: Non-opioid Analgesic (NSAID)

Indometacin, also known as indomethacin, is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug, an NSAID. As an NSAID, indomethacin is an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic.

Clinical indications for indomethacin include:

  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • alkylosing spondylitis
  • osteoarthritis
  • gouty arthritis

It is also be used in mensrual pain, headaches, dental pain, postoperative and postpartum pain.


Generic Name 藥名 HA Code 藥物代碼 Classification藥物分類
Indomethacin Capsule 25 mg P1S1S3


Mechanism of Action

Non-opioid Analgesic (NSAID) Anti-inflammatory agent, Nonselective COX inhibitor, inhibits COX-1 and COX-2