name: | Indacaterol |
ATC code: | R03AC18 | route: | inhalation |
n-compartments | 2 |
Indacaterol is a long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (LABA) indicated for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. It is inhaled once daily as a bronchodilator and is approved for clinical use in many countries.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported in healthy adult volunteers, both male and female, after single and multiple-dose inhalation.
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