Indomethacin Rectal and Tigecycline Intravenous

• 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, indomethacin 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. Indomethacin may also be used to treat painful shoulder caused by bursitis or tendinitis.

Indomethacin is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: tigecycline
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Tygacil

Tigecycline injection is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body (eg, infections on the skin, stomach, or lungs). It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, tigecycline will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. This is a tetracycline antibiotic.

Tigecycline is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.