Indocin and gastrointestinal haemorrhage Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Indocin Side Effects Report #4747071-0
Indocin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Aug 02, 2005. Male patient was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with Indocin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastrointestinal haemorrhage, haemorrhagic diathesis, hyperbilirubinaemia neonatal, hyperkalaemia, hypernatraemia, intraventricular haemorrhage neonatal, metabolic acidosis, neonatal disorder, neonatal respiratory distress syndrome. Indocin dosage: 0.1 MG/KG/DAILY IV. Patient recovered.

Indocin Side Effects Report #4750416-9
Indocin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Aug 08, 2005. Male patient was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with Indocin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastrointestinal haemorrhage, haemorrhagic diathesis, hyperbilirubinaemia neonatal, hyperkalaemia, hypernatraemia, intraventricular haemorrhage neonatal, metabolic acidosis, neonatal disorder, neonatal respiratory distress syndrome. Indocin dosage: 0.1 MG/KG/DAILY. Patient recovered.

Indocin Side Effects Report #5136826-9
Indocin side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Oct 06, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus and was treated with Indocin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, bacterial sepsis, bowel movement irregularity, disseminated intravascular coagulation, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, small intestinal perforation. Indocin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BERACTANT, AMIKACIN SULPHATE, AMPICILLIN, VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE, GENTAMICIN SULPHATE, GALENIC. Patient died on 10/27/2005.

Indocin Side Effects Report #4577203-9
Indocin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Jan 25, 2005. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with osteoarthritis  and was treated with Indocin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastric varices haemorrhage, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, prothrombin time prolonged. Indocin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IBUPROFEN, DICLOFENAC, DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMINE, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Indocin Side Effects Report #5109890-0
Indocin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 19, 2006. Male patient, 57 years of age, weighting 262.4 lb, was diagnosed with gout  and was treated with Indocin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, dyspnoea, fatigue, gastric ulcer, gastritis, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, peptic ulcer . Indocin dosage: 50 MG PO TID PRN. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN, LASIX, ALLOPURINOL, LABETALOL, NORVASC, MINOXIDIL, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Indocin Side Effects Report #5463859-5
Indocin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 14, 2006. Male patient, 53 years of age, was treated with Indocin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastrointestinal haemorrhage. Indocin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Indocin Side Effects Report #4677669-X
Indocin side effect was reported by a Physician from on Feb 18, 2005. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 209.4 lb, was treated with Indocin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, coagulopathy, diverticulum, gastrointestinal haemorrhage. Indocin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.