Onbrez Breezhaler

Onbrez Breezhaler

indacaterol

Manufacturer:

Novartis

Distributor:

Zuellig
/
Four Star
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Indacaterol maleate
Indications/Uses
Maintenance bronchodilator treatment of airflow obstruction in adult patients w/ COPD.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Once-daily inhalation of 150 mcg at the same time of the day each day. Max dose: 300 mcg once daily.
Special Precautions
Onbrez Breezhaler cap must not be swallowed. Immediately discontinue & institute alternative therapy in case of signs suggesting allergic reactions. Should not be used in asthma. Not indicated for the treatment of acute episodes of bronchospasm ie, as rescue therapy. Risk of paradoxical bronchospasm; clinically significant CV effect in some patients; ECG changes eg, flattening of the T wave, prolongation of QT interval & ST segment depression; significant hypokalaemia in some patients; increases in plasma glucose w/ high dose inhalation. Patients w/ rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, total lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicinal product. No data available for use in patients w/ severe hepatic impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. No relevant use in paed population (<18 yr).
Adverse Reactions
Nasopharyngitis, URTI, cough, headache, muscle spasms.
Drug Interactions
Potentiated adverse reactions w/ other sympathomimetics. Potentiated hypokalaemic effect w/ methylxanthine derivatives, steroids or non-K-sparing diuretics. Weakened/antagonised effect w/ β-adrenergic blockers.
MIMS Class
Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations
ATC Classification
R03AC18 - indacaterol ; Belongs to the class of adrenergic inhalants, selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists. Used in the treatment of obstructive airway diseases.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Onbrez Breezhaler 150 mcg inhalation powd cap (+ inhaler)
Packing/Price
30's
Form
Onbrez Breezhaler 300 mcg inhalation powd cap (+ inhaler)
Packing/Price
30's
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