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How to Pronounce Indomethacin (Indocin)

Q: How many syllables are in Indomethacin?

Indomethacin has 5 syllables: in - doe - meth - a - sin.

in-doe-METH-a-sin

IPA: /ɪn.doʊ.ˈmɛθ.ə.sɪn/

Brand name: Indocin

in doe METH a sin

How do you pronounce Indomethacin?

Indomethacin is pronounced “in-doe-METH-a-sin”. It has 5 syllables: in ‑ doe ‑ meth ‑ a ‑ sin. The stress falls on the third syllable, “meth”.

How many syllables are in Indomethacin?

Indomethacin has 5 syllables: in ‑ doe ‑ meth ‑ a ‑ sin.

What does Indomethacin mean?

Indomethacin is a potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that non-selectively inhibits COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, reducing prostaglandin synthesis. It is used to treat acute gout flares, ankylosing spondylitis, pericarditis, and pleurisy. A unique clinical use is intravenous indomethacin in neonatology to pharmacologically close a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in premature infants.

Word Parts

prefix indo- indole chemical ring structure

root -meth- methyl group in structure

suffix -acin acetic acid derivative (NSAID class)

Common Mispronunciations

Often said "in-do-meh-THAY-sin" — stress falls on METH: in-doe-METH-a-sin

Where You'll Encounter This

Gout, ankylosing spondylitis, patent ductus arteriosus closure. Potent NSAID with CNS side effects at higher doses; use with caution in elderly patients.