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Indomethacin Nursing Considerations, Side Effects, and Mechanism of Action Pharmacology for Nurses

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Indomethacin

Generic Name: indomethacin

Trade Name: Indocin

Indication: Inflammatory disorders when patients do not respond to other medications

Action: Decreases pain and inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis

Therapeutic Class: antirheumatics, ductus arteriosus patency adjuncts (IV only), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents

Pharmacologic Class: none

Nursing Considerations:
 monitor for hepatitis and GI bleeding
 monitor for dizziness, drowsiness, and headache
 assess for anaphylactic reaction
 aspirin may decrease effectiveness
 monitor renal labs
 shake suspension before administration
 patient should wear sunscreen and protective clothing to protect against photosensitivity

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