Indacaterol

Indacaterol is a long-acting beta-agonist bronchodilator. This medication is used primarily for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It functions by widening the airways in the lungs. This enables you to breathe better.

On using this medication you may experience side effects such as nasopharyngitis, headache, nausea, increased sweating, throat soreness, chest pain, cough, rapid or irregular heartbeat and fever. Should your reactions persist or worsen over time or should you experience any uncommon side effects notify your health care provider immediately.

Before using this medication notify your pharmacist or doctor if you are allergic to any ingredient contained within Indacaterol, if you are using any other prescription or non-prescription drugs, if you have asthma, if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding a baby, you have a history of diabetes/ heart problems/ lactose intolerance/ seizures/ high or low blood pressures and if you are taking especially any drug containing Corticosteroid/ Linezolid /Beta-blockers.

The dosage is determined based on your medical history and current condition. However, the usual dose in adults is about 75 mcg that needs to be inhaled once daily.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

• Anaesthesia

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

• Visual Disturbances

• Reduced Sweating

• Irregular Heart Rate

• Dry Mouth

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Dry Skin

• Photophobia

• Flushing

• Giddiness

• Difficulty Or Painful Urination

• Confusion

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No interaction found

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Nistami inhaler may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Indacaterol as ingredient

• Nistami Inhaler

  Cipla Ltd

• Onbrez Breezhaler 150mcg Rotacap

  Novartis India Ltd

• Onbrez Breezhaler 300Mcg Rotacap

  Novartis India Ltd

• Loftair Inhaler

  Lupin Ltd

• Sequadra Inhaler

  Novartis India Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

This medication belongs to the class of long-acting bronchodilator with rapid onset. It stimulates adrenergic beta-2 receptors in the respiratory tract smooth muscles, relaxing them. It stimulates adenyl cyclase enzyme which catalyzes the conversion of ATP to cyclic AMP, also causing dilation of bronchioles.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

• Indacaterol-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/indacaterol

• Indacaterol-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB05039