Indacaterol
Brand: Onbrez® Breezhaler; Ultibro Breezhaler
Application: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Indication forms of indacatrol
Indacatrol capsule combination brand
Indacatrol Capsule Drug Information
Dosage and method of taking Indacatrol capsules
Contraindications Indacatrol capsules
Taking indacatrol capsules during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of indacatrol capsules on driving and working with machines
Drug Interactions Indacatrol Capsules
Special warnings and precautions while taking Indacatrol capsules
Side effects of indacatrol capsules
Overdose of indacatrol capsules (drug poisoning)
Indacatrol capsule storage conditions
Indacatrol capsule combination brand
- Ultibro® Breezhaler: Glycopyronium and Indacatrol
Indacatrol Capsule Drug Information
Indacatrol belongs to a group of drugs called bronchodilators. This medicine improves the airflow in your lungs. It actually opens the airways of your lungs, so that air can flow more freely in your lungs.
Indacatrol is useful in relieving the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In these diseases, airflow to the lungs is restricted, causing symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Indacatrol is prescribed to help reduce these symptoms, but it is not used to treat sudden shortness of breath and is a long-term treatment for the symptoms of lung disease. Indacatrol should be used regularly and daily. The Breezhaler is the most suitable device for taking Indacatrol inhaled capsules that comes with this medicine.
Dosage and method of taking Indacatrol capsules
- Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with Indacatrol capsules. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and its possible side effects.
- The dose and amount of indacatrol varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised. You should usually take this medicine once a day.
- Indacatrol capsules should not be swallowed, but the capsule powder should be inhaled using a breezhaler. You can use this device for only 30 days, after this time another device will be given to you along with the capsules.
- There are two doses of 150 and 300 mg of this capsule that you should pay attention to your doctor's prescription when buying.
- Before using Indacaterol, learn how to use the Breezhaler device from your doctor so that you can use this medicine.
- If you forget to take your daily dose of indacatrol at the right time but soon forget to take it; But if you remember close to the next dose, do not take the missed dose. You should not take two doses of the medicine together because of the missed dose.
Contraindications Indacatrol capsules
- Note the expiration date of the indacatrol drug and do not take it if the expired drug is out of date.
- Never give Indacatrol to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
- Check for drug interactions with indacatrol, and if you are using a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Taking indacatrol capsules during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily without consulting your doctor. Medications can have devastating effects on the fetus or on yourself.
The effect of indacatrol capsules on driving and working with machines
Indacatrol may cause dizziness and headaches, so it is best to make sure you are alert before driving or operating machinery.
Drug Interactions Indacatrol Capsules
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Special warnings and precautions while taking Indacatrol capsules
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best to let your doctor know the following before taking the medicine:
- If you are pregnant or planning to have a baby or are breastfeeding your baby.
- If you have cardiovascular problems or an irregular heartbeat.
- If your blood potassium level is low.
- If you have liver or kidney problems.
- If you have epilepsy or seizures.
- If you have an overactive thyroid.
- If you have diabetes.
- If you are currently taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a drug.
Side effects of indacatrol capsules
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away shortly after taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
- Muscular pain
- Vertigo
- Cough, respiratory infection, cold-like symptoms: Consult your doctor if these persist.
- Headache: Ask your doctor to prescribe a suitable painkiller.
- Chest pain, edema (swelling of the feet and ankles)
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to the use of this medicine.
Overdose of indacatrol capsules (drug poisoning)
- Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
- Call the emergency room right away if you notice symptoms such as muscle cramps, irregular heartbeat, anxiety, fainting or shortness of breath in yourself or someone else.
Indacatrol capsule storage conditions
- Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
- Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.