Indomethacin and Platelet count increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Platelet count increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Indomethacin (indomethacin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Methotrexate, and have Juvenile arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Platelet count increased when taking Indomethacin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 16,214 people who have side effects when taking Indomethacin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Indomethacin?

Indomethacin has active ingredients of indomethacin. It is often used in gout. eHealthMe is studying from 16,884 Indomethacin users. Check the latest studies of Indomethacin.

What is Platelet count increased?

Platelet count increased is found to be associated with 958 drugs and 1,190 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Platelet count increased.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

16,214 people reported to have side effects when taking Indomethacin.
Among them, 41 people (0.25%) have Platelet count increased.

Could Indomethacin cause Platelet count increased?

Among these 41 people:

How long have people been on Indomethacin when they have Platelet count increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Platelet count increased when taking Indomethacin? *

female: 91.67 %
male: 8.33 %

What is the age of people who have Platelet count increased when taking Indomethacin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Indomethacin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Platelet count increased? *

White Blood Cell Count Increased: 16 people, 39.02%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 14 people, 34.15%
Fever: 14 people, 34.15%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 13 people, 31.71%
Joint Pain: 13 people, 31.71%
Nausea And Vomiting: 11 people, 26.83%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 11 people, 26.83%
Chest Pain: 10 people, 24.39%
Hepatic Failure (liver failure): 10 people, 24.39%
Stress And Anxiety: 9 people, 21.95%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Juvenile Arthritis (arthritis-related condition that develops in children or teenagers): 7 people, 17.07%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 14.63%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 12.20%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 4 people, 9.76%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 3 people, 7.32%
Malignant Melanoma (skin cancer rises from melancytes): 3 people, 7.32%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 3 people, 7.32%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 4.88%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 2 people, 4.88%
Pain: 2 people, 4.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Mantarro S, Tuccori M, Pasqualetti G, Tognini S, Montagnani S, Monzani F, Blandizzi C, "Acute portal vein thrombosis precipitated by indomethacin in a HCV-positive elderly patient", BMC geriatrics, 2012 Nov .
Mantarro S, Tuccori M, Pasqualetti G, Tognini S, Montagnani S, Monzani F, Blandizzi C, "Acute portal vein thrombosis precipitated by indomethacin in a HCV-positive elderly patient", BMC geriatrics, 2012 Nov .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on indomethacin (the active ingredients of Indomethacin) and Indomethacin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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