Arcapta Neohaler (Indacaterol)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs):

What is Arcapta Neohaler?

A long-acting beta2-agonist called Arcapta Neohaler is prescribed for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema, to treat airflow obstruction over the long term and once daily.

Uses and Benefits of Arcapta Neohaler:

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema, is one such continuous lung illness that is treated with Arcapta Neohaler (Generic: Indacaterol) to alleviate:

• Breathing difficulties and wheezing.

• It is used if other medications are unable to control your respiratory issues (such as a quick-relief inhaler).

• Arcapta Neohaler is a bronchodilator which functions by loosening the muscles that surround the airways, allowing them to open and facilitating easier breathing. Use of this drug is not advised in cases of severe or unexpected respiratory issues.

• As a secondary goal, once-daily Arcapta Neohaler also lessened the requirement for patients to take short-acting beta2-agonists (albuterol) as rescue therapy.

• Arcapta Neohaler is the first COPD medication that has been approved and shown to improve health-related quality of life.

Side Effects of Arcapta Neohaler:

• Breathing Difficulties

• Wheezing

• Swellings on areas of face

• Pain in chest with irregular heartbeat

• Increase urge to urinate and thirst

• Dry mouth

• Runny nose with cough and sore throat

• Headache and feeling of Nausea

How to use Arcapta Neohaler?

• Never ingest Arcapta capsules. Only to be used with Neohaler device, and only for oral inhalation.

• One 75 mcg Arcapta capsule's worth of medication should be inhaled using the Neohaler inhaler once per day per the recommended Arcapta Neohaler dosage.

• As instructed by your doctor, typically one capsule once per day, inhale the capsule's contents by mouth while using an inhaler device.

• Till shortly before usage, keep the capsule sealed in the blister card. Hands should be well washed and dried before handling the pills.

Drug Interactions:

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase the risk of serious adverse effects.

• Avoid using other LABA drugs while taking this one (such as Formoterol and Salmeterol).

• This document does not list all potential drug interactions. Keep a list of all the medications you take, including prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal supplements, and give it to your doctor and pharmacist.

• Never begin taking a drug, stop taking a medication, or alter the dosage without your doctor's clearance.

Safety Information:

• Inform your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to this drug or if you have any other allergies before using this medication. Inactive chemicals in this product have the potential to trigger allergic reactions or other issues. To learn more, speak with your pharmacist.

• Inform your doctor or pharmacist about any of your medical conditions before using this drug, especially any that may affect your heart, such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), or seizures.

• Before any surgery, tell your dentist or surgeon everything you use (including prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, and herbal products).

• Only use of this medication during pregnancy should be strictly essential.

• Whether Arcapta Neohaler drug enters breast milk or not, is unknown. Before breastfeeding, speak with your doctor.

How does Arcapta Neohaler work?

Arcapta Neohaler is a bronchodilator. It functions by easing airway muscles to enhance breathing.

What to do if you miss a dose of Arcapta Neohaler?

Take the missed dose of this medication as soon as you remember. If your next dose is approaching, skip the missed one and resume your regular dosing regimen. No two dosages should be used at once. Use this medication just once every twenty-four hours.

What if you overdose on Arcapta Neohaler?

If anyone has overdosed, call 911. Also, Poison control center can be contacted right away.

How long for Arcapta Neohaler to work?

Usually it works under 5 minutes and delivers to a full 24 hour cycle.

Is Arcapta a SABA?

No.

Is Arcapta generic available?

Not currently available.