Indacaterol
- TRADE NAMES: Arcapta Neohaler (Novartis); Onbrez Breezhaler (Novartis); Utibron Neohaler (Novartis)
- INDICATIONS: Long term, once-daily maintenance bronchodilator treatment of airflow obstruction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema
- CLASS: Beta-2 adrenergic agonist, Bronchodilator
- HALF-LIFE: 40–56 hours
FDA APPROVAL DATE: 07/01/2011
CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:Acetazolamide, Adrenergics, Aminophylline, Arsenic, Corticosteroids, Diuretics, Dolasetron, Erythromycin, Ketoconazole, MAO inhibitors, Pazopanib, QT prolonging agents, Ritonavir, Steroids, Telavancin, Theophylline, Tricyclic antidepressants, Verapamil, Xanthine derivatives
PREGNANCY CATEGORY: C
Studies in asthma patients showed that long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonists may increase the risk of asthma-related death.
Contra-indicated in patients with asthma without use of a long-term asthma control medication.
Utibron Neohaler is indacaterol and glycopyrrolate.
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Page last updated 07/31/2023
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Incidence 
- <1%
- 1-5%
- 5-10%
- 10-15%
- 15-20%
- 20-30%
- >30%
Seriousness
- Hospitalization possible
- Life threatening
- Fatal
Warnings in other populations
- Breast feeding
- Geriatric
- Pediatric
