Indacaterol Medication Information

Get detailed information on Indacaterol, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Indacaterol provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Indacaterol

Pronunciation : IN-da-KA-ter-ol

Trade Names/Brand Names of Indacaterol

International :

Arcapta Neohaler

Why is Indacaterol Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a long-acting beta-agonist bronchodilator, prescribed for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms. It widens air passage and helps in easy breathing.

When should Indacaterol not be taken? (Contraindications)

It should not be co-administered with another long-acting beta-agonist. Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Indacaterol?

- The recommended dose is 75 mcg inhaled once daily.

How should Indacaterol be taken?

It comes as a capsule for inhalation, as directed by your physician.

What are the warnings and precautions for Indacaterol?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, low blood potassium levels, seizures, overactive thyroid, fast or irregular heartbeat, over excitement, trouble in sleeping, who are taking other medications, any allergy, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding

What are the side effects of Indacaterol?

Heart - Swelling in the extremities, fast heart rate, palpitations, electrocardiogram (ECG) changes.
♦ Respiratory - Upper respiratory tract infection, asthma, sinusitis, cough, and throat pain.
Metabolic - Diabetes.
Central Nervous system - Headache and dizziness.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea.
Skin - Itching and rash.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle spasm, muscle and joint pain.