This medicine is used in the maintenance treatment of chronic (long term) obstructive pulmonary disease (inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs).
Patients administered with this medication may experience inflammation, headache, dizziness (feeling like sleeping), diabetes (raised blood sugar level), chest pain, ischemic (reduced flow of oxygen) heart disease, muscle spasm (uncontrolled contraction), and peripheral edema (swelling of legs and hands). Some patients may also have a hypersensitivity (allergic) reaction to this medication.
There is a positive evidence of risk of this medication in a pregnant female, therefore, only use it when no safer alternative exists for a serious problem
This medicine should not be used in lactating females.
Patients using this medicine may have a risk of paradoxical bronchospasm (unexpected contraction or closing of the airways which can be life threatening). Patients with cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel related) disorders or convulsive (producing jerks and spasms ) disorders as well as thyrotoxicosis(excess thyroid hormone in the body) and diabetes should be cautioned against the use of this medicine. Consult your healthcare provider for further details.
This medicine is contraindicated in patients of thyrotoxicosis (excess thyroid hormone action), diabetes (raised blood sugar level), have a low amount of potassium in blood, high blood pressure, diminished flow through the arteries of heart, abnormal heart rhythm, seizures (abnormal brain activity causing periods of unconsciousness), and deteriorating asthma (lung disease characterized by breathlessness, wheezing, and cough).
What is indacaterol used for?
Indacaterol inhalation is used to control wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs).
Is indacaterol long acting or short acting?
Indacaterol is a long-acting beta-2 agonist that is inhaled once a day.
How to store this medicine?
Please store this medicine at room temperature on in fridge, depending on the manufacturer type. Keep away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
Can I give indacaterol to my 5-year-old child?
This medicine cannot be given to children under 18 years of age.
Can indacaterol be administered by a nursing mother?
This medication is not recommended to be used by nursing mothers.
Can indacaterol be administered by a nursing mother?
This medication is not recommended to be used by nursing mothers.
How fast does this medicine work?
It may take up to 5-7 minutes for this medicine to show its full effect.
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