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What effects does indomethacin have? State the mechanism of those effects?

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masso 12 June 2024

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masso 12 June 2024

From Drugs.com:

12. Indomethacin - Clinical Pharmacology
12.1 Mechanism of Action
Indomethacin has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties.

The mechanism of action of indomethacin capsules, like that of other NSAIDs, is not completely understood but involves inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2).

Indomethacin is a potent inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis in vitro. Indomethacin concentrations reached during therapy have produced in vivo effects. Prostaglandins sensitize afferent nerves and potentiate the action of bradykinin in inducing pain in animal models.

Prostaglandins are mediators of inflammation. Because indomethacin is an inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis, its mode of action may be due to a decrease of prostaglandins in peripheral tissues.

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RegisJPS 12 June 2024

I found that is affected my stomach greatly. Take with food.

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