Indomethacin Vial Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Blocked Bowels With Decreased Peristaltic Movement
  • Decreased Kidney Function
  • High Levels Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Abdominal Bloating
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Decreased Urine Production
  • Water Retention

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Decrease In Platelet Clotting
  • A Rupture In The Wall Of The Stomach Or Intestine
  • A Type Of Blood Clotting Disorder Called Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
  • A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
  • Acidosis, A High Level Of Acid In The Blood
  • Alkalosis
  • Apnea, A Breathing Interruption
  • Bleeding From The Lungs
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Kidney Failure
  • Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Or Inflammation And Tissue Death In The Colon And Small Intestine
  • Slow Heartbeat

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Low Blood Sugar

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