indocin

Thân thiện

A doctor prescribes indocin to a patient with arthritis.

Definition

Noun: - A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to reduce pain, fever, swelling, and inflammation. It is the trade name for the generic drug indomethacin.

Usage

• Indocin is prescribed by doctors to treat conditions like arthritis, gout, bursitis, and tendonitis.
• It is typically taken orally in capsule or liquid form.
• This word is almost always used as a proper noun, referring specifically to the branded medication.

Examples

• The doctor prescribed Indocin to manage the inflammation in her joints.
• Common side effects of Indocin can include stomach upset and headache.
• After starting Indocin, his gout pain decreased significantly.

Advanced Usage

• "to be on Indocin": to be taking this specific medication as part of a treatment plan.
  • She has been on Indocin for her rheumatoid arthritis for six months.

Variants and Related Words

• Indomethacin (n): The generic, non-branded name for the same drug.
  • The pharmacist said indomethacin is the generic equivalent of Indocin.

Synonyms

• Anti-inflammatory drug: A general term for medications that reduce inflammation.
• NSAID: The acronym for Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug, the class of drugs to which Indocin belongs.

Important Note

• Indocin is a registered trademark. In medical and formal contexts, the generic name "indomethacin" is often used. This word is a specific brand name and is not used in general or figurative language. There are no associated idioms or phrasal verbs.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Indocin)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• indomethacin
• Indocin