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$Unique_ID{BRK03340}
$Pretitle{}
$Title{sulindac}
$Subject{Clinoril Merck Sharp Dohme Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic
sulindac inflammation pain swelling stiffness arthritis gout bursitis
tendinitis prostaglandins}
$Volume{}
$Log{
Clinoril*0334001.scf}
Copyright (C) 1993 Publications International, Ltd.
sulindac
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BRAND NAME (Manufacturer)
Clinoril (Merck Sharp & Dohme)
TYPE OF DRUG
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic
INGREDIENT
sulindac
DOSAGE FORM
Tablets (150 mg and 200 mg)
STORAGE
This medication should be stored in a closed container at room
temperature away from heat and direct sunlight.
USES
Sulindac is used to treat the inflammation (pain, swelling, and
stiffness) of certain types of arthritis, gout, bursitis, and tendinitis.
Sulindac has been shown to block the production of certain body chemicals,
called prostaglandins, that may trigger pain. However, it is not fully
understood how sulindac works.
TREATMENT
To decrease stomach irritation, your doctor may want you to take this
medication with food or antacids.
It is important to take sulindac on schedule and not to miss any doses.
If you do miss a dose, take it as soon as possible, unless it is almost time
for your next dose. In that case, do not take the missed dose at all; just
return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the next dose.
If you are taking sulindac to relieve arthritis, you must take it
regularly, as directed by your doctor. It may take up to three weeks for you
to feel the full benefits of this medication. Sulindac does not cure
arthritis, but it will help to control the condition as long as you continue
to take it.
SIDE EFFECTS
Minor.
Bloating, constipation, diarrhea, difficulty in sleeping, dizziness,
drowsiness, headache, heartburn, indigestion, light-headedness, loss of
appetite, nausea, nervousness, soreness of the mouth, unusual sweating, or
vomiting. As you adjust to the medication, these side effects should stop.
To relieve constipation, increase the amount of fiber in your diet (fresh
fruits and vegetables, salads, bran, and whole-grain breads), exercise, and
drink more water (unless your doctor directs you to do otherwise).
If you become dizzy or light-headed while taking this drug, sit or lie
down for a while; get up slowly from a sitting or reclining position; and be
careful on stairs. Also, be especially careful when driving an automobile or
operating potentially dangerous equipment.
Major.
Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
bloody or black, tarry stools; blurred vision; chills; confusion; depression;
difficulty in breathing; difficulty in hearing; difficult or painful
urination; palpitations; ringing or buzzing in the ears; skin rash, hives, or
itching; stomach pain; swelling; tightness in the chest; unexplained sore
throat and fever; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual fatigue or weakness;
unusual weight gain; vaginal bleeding; wheezing; or yellowing of the eyes or
skin.
INTERACTIONS
Sulindac interacts with several types of medications:
1. The combination of anticoagulants (blood thinners, such as warfarin)
and sulindac can lead to an increase in bleeding complications.
2. Aspirin, salicylates, or other anti-inflammatory medications can cause
an increase in stomach irritation.
3. Probenecid can increase the amount of sulindac in the bloodstream when
the drugs are taken concurrently.
4. The blood-pressure-lowering effects of beta blockers may be decreased
by this drug.
5. This medication may interact with diuretics (water pills) and cause an
increase in the effects of the diuretic.
BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about any medications you are currently
taking, especially any of those listed above.
WARNINGS
* Be sure to tell your doctor if you have ever had unusual or allergic
reactions to sulindac or any of the other chemically related medications
(including aspirin and other salicylates, diclofenac, diflunisal, etodoloc,
fenoprofen, flurbiprofen, ibuprofen, indomethacin, ketoprofen, meclofenamate,
mefenamic acid, nabumetone, naproxen, oxyphenbutazone, phenylbutazone,
piroxicam, and tolmetin).
* Be sure to tell your doctor if you have ever had asthma, bleeding
problems, colitis, stomach ulcers or other stomach problems, epilepsy, heart
disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, liver disease, mental illness,
or Parkinson's disease.
* If sulindac makes you dizzy or drowsy, do not take part in any activity
that requires alertness, such as driving a car or operating potentially
dangerous machinery.
* Be sure to tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking this
medication before having surgery or any other type of medical or dental
treatment.
* Stomach problems are more likely to occur if you take aspirin or other
salicylates regularly or drink alcoholic beverages while being treated with
this medication. These should be avoided (unless your doctor directs you to
do otherwise).
* Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. The safe use of this
medication in human pregnancy has not been established. Side effects have
been observed in the development of bones and organs in the offspring of
animals that received sulindac during pregnancy. If taken late in pregnancy,
this type of drug can also prolong labor. Also, tell your doctor if you are
currently breast-feeding an infant. Small amounts of sulindac have been shown
to pass into breast milk.
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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
problem.