INDACATEROL

Indications & Dose:

Maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

• BY INHALATION OF POWDER

Adult: 150 micrograms once daily, then increased to 300 micrograms once daily 

Contraindications:

Asthma, hypersensitivity to indacaterol or its components Pregnancy category: C 

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DRUGS

adrenergic drugs: potentiated sympathetic effects beta blockers: Possible interference with the effect of beta blockers and indacaterol cytochrome P450 3A4, P-gp efflux transporter such as erythromycin diuretics, steroids, xanthine derivatives: Possible increased risk of hypokalemic effect MAO inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants: Potentiated adrenergic action on the cardiovascular system non-potassium sparing diuretics: Increased risk of EGG changes or hypokalemia QTprolonging drugs: Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias 

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Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

CNS: Dizziness, headache, nervousness, tremor

CV: Angina, atrial fibrillation, peripheral edema, palpitations, tachycardia 

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