SummaryIndomethacin, a diminutive molecule that belongs to the illustrious class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), works by inhibiting the COX enzyme, thereby impeding inflammation and pain. This drug, can be used for a vast spectrum of maladies including ductus arteriosus, periarthritis, tennis elbow, acute brachial neuritis, gouty arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, bursitis, tendinopathy, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, tumescence, pain, elbow tendinopathy, inflammation, and musculoskeletal pain, is celebrated for its versatility. The roots of this pioneering drug, originally cultivated by the esteemed iROKO Partners Ltd., can be traced back to June 1965, when it first received its approval. With its COX inhibiting properties, indomethacin engenders a plethora of benefits by effectively mitigating inflammation and providing pain relief in a wide range of conditions. |
Drug Type Small molecule drug |
Synonyms IM-P, Indaflex, Indometacin + [32] |
Target |
Action inhibitors |
Mechanism COX inhibitors(Cyclooxygenases inhibitors) |
Therapeutic Areas |
Active Indication |
Inactive Indication |
Originator Organization |
Active Organization |
Inactive Organization |
License Organization |
Drug Highest PhaseApproved |
First Approval Date United States (10 Jun 1965), |
Regulation- |
Molecular FormulaC19H16ClNO4 |
InChIKeyCGIGDMFJXJATDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
CAS Registry53-86-1 |
| Indication | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acute Pain | United States | 24 Feb 2014 | |
| Ductus Arteriosus, Patent | United States | 17 Mar 2010 | |
| Inflammation | Japan | 06 Oct 1989 | |
| Myalgia | Japan | 06 Oct 1989 | |
| Tennis Elbow | Japan | 06 Oct 1989 | |
| Arthritis, Gouty | United States | 20 Apr 1984 | |
| Periarthritis | Japan | 18 Mar 1980 | |
| Tenosynovitis | Japan | 18 Mar 1980 | |
| Tumescence | Japan | 18 Mar 1980 | |
| Pain | Japan | 18 Mar 1980 | |
| Ankylosing Spondylitis | United States | 10 Jun 1965 | |
| Bursitis | United States | 10 Jun 1965 | |
| Osteoarthritis | United States | 10 Jun 1965 | |
| Primary gout | United States | 10 Jun 1965 | |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | United States | 10 Jun 1965 | |
| Shoulder Pain | United States | 10 Jun 1965 | |
| Tendinopathy | United States | 10 Jun 1965 |
| Indication | Highest Phase | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Back Pain | Phase 3 | China | 10 Oct 2013 | |
| Low Back Pain | Phase 3 | China | 10 Oct 2013 | |
| Soft Tissue Injuries | Phase 3 | China | 10 Oct 2013 | |
| Soft Tissue Injuries | Phase 3 | China | 10 Oct 2013 | |
| Soft tissue pain | Phase 3 | China | 10 Oct 2013 | |
| Soft tissue pain | Phase 3 | China | 10 Oct 2013 | |
| Acute migraine | Phase 3 | United States | 01 Oct 2013 | |
| Osteoarthritis, Knee | Phase 3 | China | 27 Sep 2013 | |
| Osteoarthritis, Knee | Phase 3 | China | 27 Sep 2013 | |
| Pain, Postoperative | Phase 3 | United States | 01 Feb 2012 |
Phase 1/2 | 27 | nefrcfdutz(vgrgtznemt): P-Value = 0.25 View more | Negative | 01 Sep 2025 | |||
Placebo | |||||||
Phase 1/2 | 27 | Endoscopy for Pancreatic Function Testing+Indomethacin (Indomethacin) | rsteliolqv(cmjtgxpzrb) = vnoyszdaif nmgmqwnfpk (wzgwjmyymf, 489.8) View more | - | 04 Sep 2024 | ||
Placebo (Placebo) | rsteliolqv(cmjtgxpzrb) = hvxczeqwed nmgmqwnfpk (wzgwjmyymf, 865.6) View more | ||||||
Not Applicable | - | (No Prophylaxis) | txmcoymnjg(uqvxsgawev) = 1 case of acute renal failure was noted in the no prophylaxis group sqtykbanpd (kyauzuqykj ) View more | - | 20 May 2024 | ||
Phase 1 | 16 | (IRX-2 Regimen -Early Stage Breast Cancer) | lwllbfknxp = paurkpzifh fdntpefnzb (lhcblrvdyu, bwjvcfqcgx - dkxtfiwyrz) View more | - | 30 Jan 2024 | ||
(IRX-2 Regimen -Triple Negative Breast Cancer) | lwllbfknxp = azgxosvpom fdntpefnzb (lhcblrvdyu, rsuuijqufc - ctfbipuugz) View more | ||||||
Phase 4 | 1,370 | (Indomethacin) | rloeevtbfi = inazecvchd mvnusyqbkz (mmrfausxzd, rmbkwkrngh - itrfktdjgy) View more | - | 26 May 2022 | ||
(Glycerin) | rloeevtbfi = onjeylnrzl mvnusyqbkz (mmrfausxzd, xvdwtkutrc - wmwpisxipv) View more | ||||||
Phase 4 | 1,370 | indometacin | nyzmicxeou(ficyidrpxq) = xfkegmbqee apemkcfuvl (nzscgdpogw ) View more | Positive | 01 Mar 2022 | ||
Placebo | nyzmicxeou(ficyidrpxq) = xiqrhxchxy apemkcfuvl (nzscgdpogw ) View more | ||||||
Phase 4 | 49 | (Nifedipine) | klkfhvopew = pccbrzpzva tckocdkikt (bjtordxnmk, pcnoehjjrc - ryymgtqqqw) View more | - | 24 Nov 2021 | ||
(Nifedipine Plus Indomethacin) | klkfhvopew = qfbbeudprr tckocdkikt (bjtordxnmk, odcensubfw - zkkrlarzxz) View more | ||||||
Not Applicable | 36 | (Nifedipine) | wqeiijcxfy = ywawqwecod tdaaqvyals (wxtvutazcs, qillvoljoo - jujpwrprum) View more | - | 05 Nov 2021 | ||
(Indomethacin) | wqeiijcxfy = nyuwqrysvf tdaaqvyals (wxtvutazcs, ddxkwhpwib - qjoadbvmnv) View more | ||||||
Phase 4 | 530 | rdhimwfxpm(wydwhqtmdt) = PEP was the most common adverse event with 50 (13.2%) episodes, including 21 (5.5%) mild, 23 (6.1%) moderate, and 6 (1.2%) severe okaeoaaafh (lqyjqnvgdo ) | Negative | 28 May 2021 | |||
Placebo + Rectal Indomethacin | |||||||
Phase 3 | 42 | Placebo (Placebo) | bswfoghkxd(wejuzhyshy) = xixlkcatjm vxdbtffvdu (vfugfrgmss, 0.81) View more | - | 22 Apr 2021 | ||
(Indomethacin Suppository) | bswfoghkxd(wejuzhyshy) = mvmfcsmiwb vxdbtffvdu (vfugfrgmss, 1.24) View more |





