INDOMETHACIN: A MIRACLE DRUG TO TREAT A RANGE OF AILMENTS WITH A
RESTORATIVE AND SYNERGISTIC IMPACT
Abstract
The pharmacological property of indomethacin, an anti-inflammatory drug
approved in 1965, has been lately highlighted for having multiple
intermingling pathways, particularly during the COVID-19 epidemic.
Originally used as a COX inhibitor and PG regulator. Indomethacin has
been found to be effective in many other therapeutic areas. It is a
promising anti-cancer and antiviral agent, a central nervous system
(CNS) drug, and also useful in treating tuberculosis, tocolysis, aortic
rupture, autophagy, and burning scrotum syndrome. Indomethacin’s
multifaceted effects are likely the result of its synergistic and
reparative modes of action, making it a versatile drug for various
medical indications. Currently, much work is being done to develop
various formulation approaches for indomethacin to enhance its efficacy
while minimizing side effects. Wider exploration of indomethacin in
these lesser-known capacities has profound implications in the
management of several diseases. The purpose of this review is to catalog
the less well-known medicinal roles of indomethacin and compile a
succinct overview for researchers. This synthesis of literature could
guide future research and contribute to discussions on additional ways
indomethacin might be used, ultimately leading to improved medical
approaches in various areas. The evolving role of indomethacin in
medicine underscores its significance as a ”miracle drug” with many
implications.