Arcapta Neohaler

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Arcapta Neohaler

Drug Info for arcapta neohaler

Indacaterol inhalation is used to control wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Indacaterol is in a class of medications called long-acting beta agonists (LABAs). It works by relaxing and opening air passages in the lungs, making it easier to breathe.

  • Arcapta Neohaler
  • Powder Under Pressure
  • Capsule
  • By breathing

Remove the empty capsule after taking your dose. Do not store the capsule inside the device.

You may wipe the device with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth or a clean, dry, soft brush. Do not use this inhaler with any other medicine.

This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. Do not use this medicine more than one time every 24 hours.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep the capsule in the blister card until you are ready to use it.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

You will use this medicine with a special inhaler device called the Neohaler®. Do not swallow the capsule. Place the capsule into the chamber at the base of the inhaler. This device opens the capsule and loads the powder medicine from the capsule into the air chamber.

To inhale this medicine, breathe out fully and try to get as much air out of your lungs as possible. Hold the inhaler without touching the buttons on either side of the inhaler. Breathe in rapidly and steadily, as deeply as you can.

As you breathe in, you should hear the capsule moving inside. If you do not hear a whirring noise, the capsule may be stuck inside. If this occurs, open the inhaler and gently tap the base of the device. Do not press the side buttons to loosen the capsule.

Hold your breath for as long as you can, then breathe out. Open the inhaler to see if any powder is left in the capsule. If there is powder left in the capsule, close the inhaler and repeat the steps.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to indacaterol. Do not use this medicine during an acute asthma attack or an acute COPD flare-up. Do not use this medicine by itself to treat asthma. You should only use indacaterol for asthma if you also use another medicine to control your asthma.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease, heart rhythm problems (including QT prolongation), high blood pressure, diabetes, seizures, electrolyte imbalance, or thyroid problems.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of worsening asthma, which may lead to hospitalization, intubation, and death in patients with asthma who take this medicine without an inhaled steroidParadoxical bronchospasm (trouble breathing right after use), which can be life-threateningHigh blood pressureHeart rhythm problemsHigh blood sugar levels

Tell your doctor if you are also using any other medicine for your COPD. Your doctor may want you to use your other medicine only during a severe COPD attack.

Do not use this medicine if you are having a severe COPD attack, or if symptoms of a COPD attack has already started. Your doctor may prescribe another medicine for you to use in case of an acute COPD attack. If the other medicine does not work as well, tell your doctor right away.

The powder in the capsule contains trace amounts of milk proteins. Make sure your doctor knows if you have a severe milk protein allergy.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Troubled breathing.

Unusual tiredness or weakness.

Do not use this medicine together with similar inhaled medicines, including arformoterol budesonide/formoterol, formoterol, salmeterol, or salmeterol/fluticasone.

Some medicines can affect how indacaterol works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Erythromycin, ketoconazole, ritonavir, theophylline, verapamilBeta-blocker medicineDiuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat depression (including an MAO inhibitor, TCAs)Steroid medicine

Tell your doctor if you are also using arsenic trioxide (Trisenox®), cisapride (Propulsid®), dofetilide (Tikosyn®), medicine for depression (such as amitriptyline, fluoxetine, nortriptyline, Elavil®, Pamelor®, Prozac®, Sarafem®, or Vivactil®), certain antibiotics (such as erythromycin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, sparfloxacin, Avelox®, Levaquin®, or Zagam®), or medicine to treat mental illness (such as haloperidol, mesoridazine, pimozide, prochlorperazine, quetiapine, thioridazine, ziprasidone, Compazine®, Geodon®, Haldol®, Mellaril®, Orap®, Serentil®, or Seroquel®).

This medicine may cause paradoxical bronchospasm, which means your breathing or wheezing will get worse. Paradoxical bronchospasm may be life-threatening. Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you have coughing, difficulty with breathing, shortness of breath, or wheezing after using this medicine.

This medicine may affect blood sugar levels. If you are diabetic and notice a change in the results of your blood or urine sugar tests, check with your doctor.

The powder in the capsule contains lactose (milk sugar) and a small amount of milk proteins. Make sure your doctor knows if you have severe milk protein allergy before you start using this medicine.

Hypokalemia (low potassium in the blood) may occur while you are using this medicine. Check with your doctor right away if you have more than one of the following symptoms: decreased urine; dry mouth; increased thirst; loss of appetite; mood changes; muscle pain or cramps; nausea or vomiting; numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips; seizures; shortness of breath; uneven heartbeat; or unusual tiredness or weakness.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

  • Increased hunger, thirst, or urination, weight loss
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness.
  • Seizures or tremors.
  • Troubled breathing.
  • Seizures or tremors
  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
  • Chest pain, fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
  • Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting
  • Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea, or vomiting
  • Increased troubled breathing
  • Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.
  • Runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, muscle pain
  • Mouth or throat pain
  • Upset stomach.
  • Headache