Indacaterol
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  • 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

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.

ASTHMA-RELATED DEATH

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DRUG REVIEW ARTICLE

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Page last updated 08/20/2025

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