Indomethacin (Injection)

Introduction:

Indomethacin (in-doe-METH-a-sin)

Used in premature babies born with heart disease such as patent ductus arteriosus.

Brand Name(s):

Indocin

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

How to Use This Medicine:

Injectable

• This medicine is given to your child through a needle placed in one of the veins.
• A nurse or other trained health professional will give this medicine.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Make sure your child's doctor knows all the medicines your child is receiving such as furosemide (Lasix®), digitalis (Digitek®, Lanoxin®) or medicines to treat an infection such as amikacin or gentamicin.

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

• Make sure your doctor knows if your child has kidney disease, a bleeding disorder, or bleeding in the brain, stomach, or intestines.
• Make sure your child's doctor knows if your child has any infection or liver disease.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Blood in your child's stools.
• Bluish-colored skin.
• Decrease in number of wet diapers each day.
• Drowsiness or seizures.
• Severe vomiting or bloated belly.
• Trouble breathing.
• Uneven or slow heart beat.
• Unusual bleeding, or bruising.

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Fever.
• Mild vomiting.
• Mild skin rash.

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor: