Indomethacin has 65 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 2 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 27 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Bumetanide, Diflunisal, Acetylsalicylic Acid. Patients taking Indomethacin should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Total
- 65
- Contraindicated
- 2
- Major
- 27
- Moderate
- 30
- Minor
- 6
Contraindicated (2)
- Indomethacin + Bumetanide— Concurrent therapy with indomethacin is not recommended as it blunts bumetanide-induced increases in urine volume, sodiu…
- Indomethacin + Diflunisal— Combined use has been associated with fatal gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Diflunisal decreases renal clearance and signif…
Major (27)
- Indomethacin + Acetylsalicylic Acid— Concomitant use associated with significantly increased incidence of GI adverse reactions and increased risk of bleeding…
- Indomethacin + Acidifying Agents— Increased risk of bleeding; monitor patients for signs of bleeding during concomitant use.
- Indomethacin + Amikacin— Indomethacin significantly elevates both peak and trough levels of amikacin in premature infants, potentially increasing…
- Indomethacin + Angiotensin Ii— May result in deterioration of renal function including possible acute renal failure, especially in elderly, volume-depl…
- Indomethacin + Cyclophosphamide— Increased nephrotoxicity; acute water intoxication has been reported with concomitant use of indomethacin and cyclophosp…
- Indomethacin + Cyclophosphamide Injection, Solution— Acute water intoxication reported with concomitant use; indomethacin potentiates cyclophosphamide nephrotoxicity.
- Indomethacin + Cyclosporine— Concomitant administration of indomethacin with cyclosporine has been associated with increased cyclosporine-induced tox…
- Indomethacin + Dasiglucagon— In patients taking indomethacin, dasiglucagon may lose its ability to raise blood glucose or may even produce hypoglycem…
- Indomethacin + Digoxin— Indomethacin may prolong digoxin half-life, increasing risk of digoxin toxicity. Close monitoring with frequent ECGs and…
- Indomethacin + Enalapril— NSAID that may result in deterioration of renal function, including acute renal failure, especially in elderly, volume-d…
- Indomethacin + Enalapril Maleate— NSAID that may result in deterioration of renal function and diminish antihypertensive effect of enalapril, especially i…
- Indomethacin + Enalapril Maleate And Hydrochlorothiazide— May result in deterioration of renal function, including acute renal failure, especially in elderly, volume-depleted, or…
- Indomethacin + Gentamicin— Indomethacin significantly elevates both peak and trough levels of gentamicin in premature infants, potentially increasi…
- Indomethacin + Glucagon— Glucagon may lose its ability to raise blood glucose or may produce hypoglycemia in patients taking indomethacin. Monito…
- Indomethacin + Glucagon Injection, Solution— In patients taking indomethacin, glucagon may lose its ability to raise blood glucose or may produce hypoglycemia. Monit…
- Indomethacin + Lithium Carbonate— Significantly increases steady-state plasma lithium concentrations, with risk of lithium toxicity.
- Indomethacin + Mao Inhibitors— May result in deterioration of renal function including possible acute renal failure, especially in elderly, volume-depl…
- Indomethacin + Oral Anticoagulants— Concomitant use with indomethacin has been associated with bleeding in post-marketing experience. Monitor prothrombin ti…
- Indomethacin + Perindopril Erbumine— Risk of hyperkalemia due to drug's potential to increase serum potassium. May also increase risk of renal impairment.
- Indomethacin + Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (Ssri)— Concomitant use with SSRIs and NSAIDs potentiates the risk of bleeding more than NSAID alone.
- Indomethacin + Spironolactone— Combination with potassium-sparing diuretics has been associated with severe hyperkalemia and reduced diuretic effects.
- Indomethacin + Spironolactone And Hydrochlorothiazide— Combination with potassium-sparing diuretics has been associated with severe hyperkalemia; may reduce diuretic effects.
- Indomethacin + Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim— Increased sulfamethoxazole blood levels may occur in patients receiving indomethacin.
- Indomethacin + Triamterene— Acute renal failure has been reported in subjects when indomethacin was given with triamterene. Caution is advised.
- Indomethacin + Triamterene And Hydrochlorothiazide— Acute renal failure reported in patients receiving indomethacin with triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide formulations.
- Indomethacin + Triamterene Capsules— Acute renal failure has been reported when indomethacin was given with triamterene. Caution is advised.
- Indomethacin + Warfarin— Synergistic effect on bleeding with increased risk of serious bleeding compared to either drug alone.
Moderate (30)
- Indomethacin + Amiloride Hydrochloride— May reduce diuretic, natriuretic, and antihypertensive effects of amiloride HCl. Both agents may increase serum potassiu…
- Indomethacin + Amiloride Hydrochloride And Hydrochlorothiazide— Both indomethacin and potassium-sparing diuretics may increase serum potassium levels. Consider effects on potassium kin…
- Indomethacin + Andthiazide— In such high risk patients, monitor for signs of worsening renal function ( 7 ) Diuretics: NSAIDs can reduce natriuretic…
- Indomethacin + Atenolol— May decrease the hypotensive effects of beta-blockers.
- Indomethacin + Atenolol And Chlorthalidone— Prostaglandin synthase inhibitor may decrease hypotensive effects of beta-blockers.
- Indomethacin + Bremelanotide— VYLEESI may slow gastric emptying and reduce absorption of indomethacin; patients should consider discontinuing VYLEESI …
- Indomethacin + Captopril— Indomethacin can reduce the antihypertensive effects of captopril. May result in further deterioration of renal function…
- Indomethacin + Dexamethasone— False-negative results in dexamethasone suppression test have been reported in patients treated with indomethacin.
- Indomethacin + Dexamethasone 1.5 Mg— False-negative results in dexamethasone suppression test have been reported in patients treated with indomethacin.
- Indomethacin + Dexamethasone Intensol— Indomethacin has been reported to cause false-negative dexamethasone suppression test results; DST results should be int…
- Indomethacin + Enalapril Maleate Oral Solution— May result in deterioration of renal function including acute renal failure in elderly, volume-depleted, or renally comp…
- Indomethacin + Enalaprilat— NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of enalaprilat. In patients with compromised renal function, may result …
- Indomethacin + Furosemide— Diuretics Clinical Impact: Clinical studies, as well as post-marketing observations, showed that NSAIDs reduced the natr…
- Indomethacin + Heparin Sodium— Interferes with platelet aggregation and may induce bleeding. Use with caution; dose reduction of antiplatelet agent or …
- Indomethacin + Losartan— Indomethacin can reduce the antihypertensive effects of losartan. May result in further deterioration of renal function …
- Indomethacin + Macimorelin Acetate— Cyclooxygenase inhibitor may impact accuracy of MACRILEN diagnostic test by directly affecting pituitary growth hormone …
- Indomethacin + Nonselective Beta-Adrenergic Antagonists— NSAIDs may diminish antihypertensive effect; monitor blood pressure during concomitant use.
- Indomethacin + Penicillin G— Competes with penicillin G for renal tubular secretion, prolonging serum half-life.
- Indomethacin + Penicillin G Potassium— Competes with penicillin G for renal tubular secretion, prolonging serum half-life of penicillin.
- Indomethacin + Penicillin G Sodium— Competes with penicillin G for renal tubular secretion, prolonging serum half-life of penicillin.
- Indomethacin + Prenatal Multivitamin Tablet And Combination Omega-3 Softgel/Mineral Capsule— NSAIDs inhibit folate-dependent enzymes in laboratory experiments.
- Indomethacin + Pretomanid— OAT3 substrate. Pretomanid inhibits OAT3 transporter, potentially increasing indomethacin concentrations and adverse rea…
- Indomethacin + Probenecid— Probenecid increases plasma elimination half-life and concentrations of indomethacin; lower dosage may be required.
- Indomethacin + Probenecid And Colchicine— Probenecid increases mean plasma elimination half-life and plasma concentrations of indomethacin; use lower dosages caut…
- Indomethacin + Propranolol— NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of beta-blockers; monitor blood pressure during concomitant use.
- Indomethacin + Sulfadiazine— Indomethacin may displace sulfonamides from plasma albumin and increase concentrations of free drug in plasma.
- Indomethacin + Sulopenem Etzadroxil And Probenecid— Probenecid inhibits OAT1/3, increasing indomethacin plasma concentrations and risk of adverse reactions. May require dos…
- Indomethacin + Torsemide— Partial inhibition of natriuretic effect of torsemide demonstrated under dietary sodium restriction conditions.
- Indomethacin + Vasopressin— May prolong the effect of vasopressin on cardiac index and systemic vascular resistance. Hemodynamic monitoring recommen…
- Indomethacin + Vasopressin In 0.9% Sodium Chloride— May prolong vasopressin effects on cardiac index and systemic vascular resistance. Hemodynamic monitoring recommended; a…
Minor (6)
- Indomethacin + Doxazosin— In vitro data indicate doxazosin has no effect on protein binding of indomethacin.
- Indomethacin + Prazosin— Prazosin has been administered without adverse drug interaction with indomethacin in limited clinical experience.
- Indomethacin + Prazosin Hydrochloride— Administered without adverse drug interaction in limited clinical experience.
- Indomethacin + Terazosin— Terazosin has been used concomitantly with indomethacin in at least 50 patients with no interactions observed.
- Indomethacin + Terazosin Hydrochloride— Used concomitantly with terazosin in at least 50 patients with no interactions observed.
- Indomethacin + Valsartan And Hydrochlorothiazide— No clinically significant pharmacokinetic interactions were observed when coadministered with valsartan.