Indomethacin suppositories belong to the drug class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is a prescription medication with anti-inflammatory, analgesic (pain-relieving), and antipyretic (fever-reducing) properties. 

Classification Details

• Drug Class: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)

• Mechanism of Action: It works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins, which are substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation. Specifically, it is a non-selective inhibitor of cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzymes.