Indocin vs. Mobic

• Are Indocin and Mobic the Same Thing?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Indocin?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Mobic?
• What Is Indocin?
• What Is Mobic?
• What Drugs Interact with Indocin?
• What Drugs Interact with Mobic?
• How Should Indocin Be Taken?
• How Should Mobic Be Taken?

Indocin (indomethacin) and Indocin IV (indomethacin) for Injection and Mobic (meloxicam) are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat arthritis.

Indocin is also used to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute gouty arthritis, bursitis, and tendinitis.

The brand name Indocin is no longer available in the U.S. but may be available as a generic.

Side effects of Indocin and Mobic that are similar include upset stomach, diarrhea, bloating, gas, dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, headache, or skin rash.

Side effects of Indocin that are different from Mobic include vomiting, heartburn, a feeling of bowel fullness, constipation, rectal irritation, itching, or blurred vision.

Side effects of Mobic that are different from Indocin include nausea, runny or stuffy nose, or sore throat.

Both Indocin and Mobic may interact with cyclosporine, lithium, methotrexate, blood thinners, diuretics (water pills), or steroids.

Indocin may also interact with alcohol, serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressants, trazodone, vilazodone, probenecid, or heart or blood pressure medications.

Mobic may also interact with glyburide, ACE inhibitors, or aspirin or other NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).

Common side effects of Indocin include:

• vomiting,
• upset stomach,
• heartburn,
• diarrhea,
• a feeling of bowel fullness,
• constipation,
• bloating,
• gas,
• rectal irritation,
• dizziness,
• drowsiness,
• nervousness,
• headache,
• skin rash,
• itching, or
• blurred vision.

Tell your doctor if you experience unlikely but serious side effects of Indocin (indomethacin) and Indocin IV (indomethacin) for Injection including swelling of the hands or feet (edema), sudden or unexplained weight gain, hearing changes (such as ringing in the ears), mental/mood changes, difficult/painful swallowing, or unusual tiredness.

Common side effects of Mobic include:

• injection site reactions (redness, itching, pain, bruising, swelling, or bleeding),
• headache,
• suffy nose,
• sinus pain, or
• stomach pain.

Tell your doctor if you have serious side effects of Mobic including:

• stomach upset,
• nausea,
• drowsiness,
• diarrhea,
• bloating,
• gas,
• dizziness,
• nervousness,
• headache,
• runny or stuffy nose,
• sore throat, or
• skin rash.

Tell your doctor if less common but serious side effects of Mobic occur including:

• chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance;
• black, bloody, or tarry stools;
• coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds; or
• swelling or rapid weight gain.

Indocin (indomethacin) and Indocin IV (indomethacin) for Injection is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, acute gouty arthritis, bursitis, and tendinitis. The brand name Indocin is no longer available in the U.S. but may be available as a generic termed indomethacin.

Mobic (meloxicam) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain or inflammation caused by arthritis. Mobic is available in generic form.

In late pregnancy, Indocin (indomethacin and other NSAIDs) should be avoided because it may cause premature closure of the ductus arteriosus. Serious side effects of Indocin may include heart attack, stroke, skin changes (paleness, blisters, rash, and hives), weight gain, swelling, shortness of breath, tachycardia, unusual bleeding (including GI bleeding), jaundice, stomach pain, and pain with urination, bloody urine, blurry vision, and back pain. Patients with asthma that are aspirin-sensitive should avoid use of this drug. Indocin may reduce the effectiveness of ACE inhibitors and increase lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid) levels; use with aspirin or similar agents is not recommended. Caution is advised as Indocin may react with a number of other drugs so the prescribing physician will need a list of current medications. Indocin should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus and infant; it is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

Do not take Mobic:

• if you have had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction with aspirin or any other NSAIDs.
• right before or after heart bypass surgery.

Indocin is available in capsules in strengths of 25 and 50 mg, in suspension strength of 25 mg per 5 ml and as a suppository in strength of 50 mg per suppository. Initial doses usually start at 25 mg three times daily. Indocin IV (indomethacin) for Injection Sterile Vial contains 1 mg Indocin and is used by specialists in infants to close a patent ductus arteriosus in the heart and is not commonly prescribed. Indocin (indomethacin) ordinarily should not be prescribed for pediatric patients under 15 years old.

Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of Mobic and other treatment options before deciding to use Mobic. Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals.