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Indomethacin Clinical PearlsExpert Tips & Parent Guide

Clinical pearls to support safe indomethacin use.

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Essential Clinical Pearls

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Stewardship

Reserve for clearly defined indications due to high adverse-effect burden.

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Lab monitoring

Check renal function, liver enzymes, and CBC when therapy exceeds several days.

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Gastroprotection

Consider proton pump inhibitor when prolonged use is unavoidable.