Indacaterol: how to take it safely
Onbrez Breezhaler
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Keeps the airways open for 24 hours in COPD. It is not for sudden attacks.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Use the device as your health worker showed you. Do not swallow the capsules.
When to take it
Use it once a day at the same time.
Take it with
Not applicable.
What to avoid
- Using it for sudden attacks. Use your reliever inhaler instead.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart problems or diabetes.
Possible side effects
Cough, sore throat, headache, muscle cramps.
Get help if
Worsening breathlessness, wheezing that is not relieved, chest pain or a very fast heartbeat: get urgent help.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.