Indomethacin 100 Mg Rectal Suppository Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory (NSAID) And Salicylates Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Visible Water Retention

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Conditions Of Excess Stomach Acid Secretion
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Indigestion
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Nausea

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Depression

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Drowsiness
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Heart Attack
  • A Rupture In The Wall Of The Stomach Or Intestine
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Stomach Ulcer
  • A Stroke
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Blood Clotting Disorder Called Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • A Type Of Kidney Inflammation Called Interstitial Nephritis
  • A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
  • A Type Of Speech Disorder Called Dysarthria
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
  • An Ulcer From Too Much Stomach Acid
  • An Ulcer In The Esophagus
  • Anemia
  • Bleeding Not Related To Menstrual Period
  • Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Blood Coming From Anus
  • Blood In The Bowel Movement
  • Bloody Urine
  • Bloody Vomit
  • Blurred Vision
  • Bronchospastic Lung Disease
  • Bruising
  • Canker Sores
  • Chest Pain
  • Chest Tightness
  • Chronic Heart Failure
  • Contact Dermatitis, A Type Of Skin Rash That Occurs From Contact With An Offending Substance
  • Damage To The Kidneys
  • Damage To The Liver And Inflammation
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Decreased Kidney Function
  • Deposits On The Eye
  • Double Vision
  • Elevation Of Proteins In The Urine
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Eye Pain
  • Fainting
  • Fluid In The Lungs
  • Hallucinations
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Levels Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Hives
  • Inflammation Of The Bladder
  • Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels
  • Inflammation Of The Esophagus
  • Inflammation Of The Large Intestine
  • Inflammation Of The Lining Of The Stomach And Intestines
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Kidney Failure
  • Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Nephrotic Syndrome, A Type Of Kidney Disorder
  • Nosebleed
  • Seizures
  • Skin Rash With Sloughing
  • Stomach Or Intestinal Ulcer
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
  • Vocal Cord Swelling
  • Wheezing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Abdominal Bloating
  • Bruising Under The Skin
  • Confusion
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Dry Mouth
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Gas
  • Hearing Loss
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Irritability
  • Irritation Of The Mouth
  • Itching
  • Low Energy
  • Nervousness
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • Water Retention

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