Amifostine and Indocid

• Generic Name: amifostine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ethyol

Amifostine is used to help lessen the side effects of certain cancer chemotherapy medications or radiation treatment.

Amifostine is used to protect the kidneys from harmful effects caused by cisplatin when given to patients with ovarian cancer.

Amifostine is also used to prevent severe dry mouth caused by radiation treatment of the head and neck, which can affect the salivary gland.

Amifostine will not prevent all side effects of chemotherapy medications. However, amifostine may help protect your body from some of the serious side effects that chemotherapy can cause.

Amifostine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: indomethacin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Indocin, Indocin SR, Tivorbex

Indomethacin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to help relieve symptoms of moderate to severe arthritis (eg, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis) or gout, such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. However, this medicine does not cure arthritis and will help you only as long as you continue to use it.

Indomethacin is also used to treat moderate to severe ankylosing spondylitis, which is a type of arthritis that affects the joints in the spine. This medicine may also be used to treat painful shoulder caused by bursitis or tendinitis.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.