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Indocin

Indocin

1 7.8
A medicine that reduces pain and swelling
  • noun
  • /ˈɪndəˌsɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Indocin
  • The doctor prescribed Indocin to help manage her arthritis symptoms.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed Indocin to reduce inflammation after my knee surgery.

  • After taking Indocin, he noticed a significant reduction in joint pain.

  • Some patients may experience stomach upset while using Indocin for inflammation.

  • The doctor prescribed Indocin for her arthritis.

  • Many patients report relief after taking Indocin.

  • I take Indocin regularly to help manage my arthritis pain.

  • People often use Indocin to treat swelling from injuries or arthritis.

Synonyms

NSAID
vsIndocin
  • Specialized
4 3.5

A medicine that lowers pain, fever, and swelling without using steroids

is a specific example of this drug class used clinically
anti-inflammatory drug
vsIndocin
  • Specialized
3 3.4

Medicine that reduces swelling and pain

is the brand name for one such medicine
anti-inflammatory
vsIndocin
  • Specialized
1 3.5

A medicine that reduces swelling and pain in the body

is a sold pharmaceutical product rather than any general inflammation reducing substance
indomethacin
vsIndocin
  • Specialized
1 6.3

A medicine that reduces pain, fever, and swelling, often for arthritis

is the brand name for the same drug

Surface Forms

Indocin singular
Indocins plural

Etymology

Indocin is a brand name shortened from the drug name indomethacin; a helpful way to remember it is to see indo- as the start of the drug name and -cin as a common medicine ending. So, Indocin is a medicine used to reduce 'pain' and 'swelling'.