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indomethacin and Fever of Unknown Origin

indomethacin has been researched along with Fever of Unknown Origin in 7 studies

Indomethacin: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) that inhibits CYCLOOXYGENASE, which is necessary for the formation of PROSTAGLANDINS and other AUTACOIDS. It also inhibits the motility of POLYMORPHONUCLEAR LEUKOCYTES.
indometacin : A member of the class of indole-3-acetic acids that is indole-3-acetic acid in which the indole ring is substituted at positions 1, 2 and 5 by p-chlorobenzoyl, methyl, and methoxy groups, respectively. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, it is used in the treatment of musculoskeletal and joint disorders including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, bursitis and tendinitis.

Fever of Unknown Origin: Fever in which the etiology cannot be ascertained.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Fever of unknown origin was experienced by 45 patients of Group A (31%) and 39 of Group B (26."1.27Absence of correlation between liver metastases and unexplained fever episodes. ( Aderka, D; Kidron, D; Pinkhas, J; Weinberger, A, 1985)

Research

Studies (7)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19904 (57.14)18.7374
1990's2 (28.57)18.2507
2000's1 (14.29)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Gambichler, T1
Paech, V1
Rotterdam, S1
Stücker, M1
Boms, S1
Altmeyer, P1
Knockaert, DC1
Schuermans, A1
Vlayen, J1
Dewolf-Peeters, C1
Bobbaers, HJ1
Vlaho, M1
Hirschmann, W1
Eggeling, B1
Mitrenga, D1
Sieberth, HG1
Baumgarten, R1
Gross, F1
Fengler, JD1
Aderka, D1
Kidron, D1
Weinberger, A1
Pinkhas, J1
French, J1
Simon, HB1
Wolff, SM1

Reviews

1 review available for indomethacin and Fever of Unknown Origin

ArticleYear
Fever of unknown origin due to inflammatory pseudotumour of lymph nodes.
    Acta clinica Belgica, 1998, Volume: 53, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Female; Fever of Unknown Origin; Follow-Up Stu

1998

Other Studies

6 other studies available for indomethacin and Fever of Unknown Origin

ArticleYear
Hepatitis B-assocciated adult-onset Still's disease presenting with neutrophilic urticaria.
    European journal of medical research, 2003, Dec-09, Volume: 8, Issue:12

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diagnosis, Differential; F

2003
[Etiocholanolone fever].
    Die Medizinische Welt, 1975, Mar-07, Volume: 26, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Diagnosis, Differential; Etiocholanolone; Female; Fever; Fever of Unknown Origin; Humans; Ind

1975
[Still's disease in adulthood].
    Zeitschrift fur arztliche Fortbildung, 1992, Jun-25, Volume: 86, Issue:12

    Topics: Adolescent; Diagnosis, Differential; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Administration Schedule;

1992
Absence of correlation between liver metastases and unexplained fever episodes.
    Cancer, 1985, Jun-15, Volume: 55, Issue:12

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Aged; Breast Neoplasms; Diagnostic Errors; Digestive System Neoplasms; Fema

1985
Indomethacin therapy to control debilitating fever of unknown origin.
    Australian and New Zealand journal of medicine, 1985, Volume: 15, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Fever of Unknown Origin; Humans; Indomethacin; Male

1985
Granulomatous hepatitis and prolonged fever of unknown origin: a study of 13 patients.
    Medicine, 1973, Volume: 52, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Ascites; Dexamethasone; Edema; Female; Fever; Fever of Unknown Origin; Granuloma; Hepatitis;

1973