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Drug profile · INN

indomethacin

indomethacin (INDO-LEMMON) is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: rectal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved NMPA: clinical trials
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
News articles 0
Drug details — indomethacin
US status
approved
Class
Route
RECTAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

indomethacin (INDO-LEMMON) is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: rectal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN indomethacin
Brand INDO-LEMMON
Mechanism Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
Target Cyclooxygenase
Route RECTAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Cyclooxygenase inhibitor

Primary target: Cyclooxygenase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Pipeline programs

  1. Indomethacin and Ibuprofen Unknown · Chinese Academy of · Ductus Arteriosus, Patent

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Frequently asked questions

What is indomethacin?

indomethacin (INDO-LEMMON) is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: rectal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for indomethacin?

INDO-LEMMON is a marketed brand name for indomethacin. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of indomethacin?

indomethacin has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.