{"id":19741,"date":"2022-03-16T11:22:06","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T11:22:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=19741"},"modified":"2022-03-17T10:39:30","modified_gmt":"2022-03-17T10:39:30","slug":"onbrez-breezhaler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/onbrez-breezhaler\/","title":{"rendered":"Onbrez Breezhaler &#8211; Indacaterol uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>150 micrograms \/ 300 micrograms\u00a0inhalation powder, hard capsules<br>indacaterol<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Onbrez Breezhaler is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Onbrez Breezhaler is<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Onbrez Breezhaler contains the active substance indacaterol, which belongs to a group of medicines called bronchodilators.&nbsp;When you inhale the medicine, it relaxes the muscles in the small airways of the lungs.&nbsp;This helps to open the airways so that it is easier to breathe in and out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Onbrez Breezhaler is used for<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Onbrez Breezhaler is used to make breathing easier in adult patients who have difficulty breathing due to lung disease, chronic&nbsp;obstructive pulmonary disease&nbsp;(COPD).&nbsp;In COPD, the muscles around the airways contract, making it difficult to breathe.&nbsp;This medicine relaxes the muscles in the lungs and makes it easier for the air to pass in and out of the lungs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Onbrez Breezhaler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Onbrez Breezhaler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to indacaterol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Onbrez Breezhaler<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;(in which case do not use Onbrez Breezhaler)<\/li><li>if you have heart problems<\/li><li>if you have&nbsp;epilepsy<\/li><li>if you have thyroid problems (&nbsp;thyrotoxicosis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>if you have&nbsp;diabetes&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Undertreatment with Onbrez Breezhaler<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Stop using the medicine and tell your doctor immediately<\/strong>&nbsp;if you become tight in the chest, cough, have wheezing or shortness of breath immediately after using the medicine.&nbsp;This may be a sign of a condition called&nbsp;bronchospasm&nbsp;.<\/li><li><strong>Tell your doctor immediately<\/strong>&nbsp;if your COPD symptoms (shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing) do not improve or if they worsen.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Onbrez Breezhaler\u00a0<strong>should not<\/strong>\u00a0be given to\u00a0<strong>children or adolescents under 18 years of age<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other drugs and Onbrez Breezhaler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must tell your doctor if you are taking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>medicines for respiratory problems that are of the same type as Onbrez Breezhaler (eg&nbsp;salmeterol&nbsp;and formoterol) as the risk of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may increase.<\/li><li>so-called&nbsp;beta-blockers&nbsp;, which are used for high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;or heart problems (such as propranolol) or for the eye disease&nbsp;glaucoma&nbsp;(such as&nbsp;timolol&nbsp;).<\/li><li>drugs that lower potassium levels in the blood.&nbsp;These include:<ul><li>steroid&nbsp;er (eg&nbsp;prednisolone&nbsp;)<\/li><li>diuretics&nbsp;(liquid tablets) used for high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;, such as&nbsp;hydrochlorothiazide<\/li><li>medicines for respiratory problems, such as theophylline.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not use Onbrez Breezhaler unless your doctor tells you to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Onbrez Breezhaler is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Onbrez Breezhaler contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains&nbsp;lactose&nbsp;(milk sugar).&nbsp;If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Onbrez Breezhaler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much Onbrez Breezhaler to use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is to&nbsp;inhale&nbsp;the contents of one capsule a day.&nbsp;Your doctor may&nbsp;prescribe&nbsp;a 150 microgram capsule or a 300 microgram capsule depending on your condition and how you respond to the medicine.&nbsp;Do not use more than your doctor prescribes.<\/li><li>Use the inhaler at the same time each day.&nbsp;The effect lasts for 24 hours.&nbsp;This ensures that there is always enough medicine in your body so that you can breathe easier throughout the day and night.&nbsp;It also makes it easier to remember to take the medicine.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to use Onbrez Breezhaler<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The package contains an&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;and capsules (in blister cards), with the medicine in the form of&nbsp;inhalation powder&nbsp;.&nbsp;The Onbrez Breezhaler&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;enables&nbsp;inhalation&nbsp;of the drug into the capsule.<\/li><li>Use only the capsules with the&nbsp;inhaler provided&nbsp;with the package (Onbrez Breezhaler&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;).&nbsp;The capsules should remain in the blister until you use them.<\/li><li>When starting a new pack, use the new Onbrez Breezhaler&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;that comes with the pack.<\/li><li>The inhaler in each package should be discarded after all the capsules in the package have been used.<\/li><li>Do not swallow the capsules.<\/li><li><strong>Read the instructions at the end of this leaflet for more information on using the inhaler.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Onbrez Breezhaler than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have inhaled too much Onbrez Breezhaler or if someone else has used the capsules, tell your doctor immediately or go to the nearest emergency department.\u00a0Show the package with Onbrez Breezhaler.\u00a0Medical care may be needed.\u00a0You may feel that your heart is beating faster than usual or that you have a headache, feel drowsy, feel unwell, or vomit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Onbrez Breezhaler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to\u00a0inhale\u00a0a\u00a0dose, inhale a\u00a0dose\u00a0at the usual time the next day.\u00a0Do not inhale a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to compensate for a missed\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long to continue treatment with Onbrez Breezhaler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Continue to use Onbrez Breezhaler for as long as your doctor prescribes it.<\/li><li>COPD is a&nbsp;chronic&nbsp;disease and you should use Onbrez Breezhaler&nbsp;<strong>every day<\/strong>&nbsp;and not when you have occasional breathing problems or other symptoms of COPD.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of Onbrez Breezhaler, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be serious.&nbsp;Inform a doctor immediately<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you get very severe chest pain (common).<\/li><li>If you get high blood sugar (&nbsp;diabetes&nbsp;).&nbsp;In that case, you feel tired, very thirsty and hungry (without gaining weight) and urinate more than usual (normal).<\/li><li>If you get an irregular heartbeat (less common).<\/li><li>If you get symptoms of an allergic reaction such as skin rash,&nbsp;itching&nbsp;,&nbsp;hives&nbsp;, difficulty breathing or swallowing, dizziness (uncommon).<\/li><li>If you have difficulty breathing with wheezing or coughing (less common).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Very common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect more than 1 in 10 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>cold-like symptoms &#8211; you may have all or most of the following: sore throat, runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, cough and headache.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>depressive sensation or pain under the eyes or on the forehead (sinusitis)<\/li><li>Runny nose<\/li><li>cough<\/li><li>sore throat<\/li><li>headache<\/li><li>dizziness<\/li><li>palpitation<\/li><li>muscle spasm<\/li><li>swollen hands, ankles and feet (&nbsp;edema&nbsp;)<\/li><li>itching \/ rash<\/li><li>chest pain<\/li><li>muscle, skeletal or joint pain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncommon&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>fast heartbeat<\/li><li>tingling or numbness<\/li><li>muscle pain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people may sometimes have a short-term cough shortly after&nbsp;inhaling&nbsp;the medicine.&nbsp;Cough is a common symptom of COPD.&nbsp;If you cough for a short time after&nbsp;inhaling&nbsp;the medicine, you do not need to worry.&nbsp;Check the inhaler to see if the capsule is empty.&nbsp;This means that you have received the entire&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one and do not need to do anything further.&nbsp;If the capsule is not empty, inhale again according to the instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Onbrez Breezhaler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after \u201cExp.&nbsp;that. \u201d&nbsp;respectively &#8220;EXP&#8221;.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store in the original package.&nbsp;Moisture sensitive.&nbsp;Take out of the package immediately before use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine if you notice that the packaging is damaged or shows signs of tampering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Each Onbrez Breezhaler 150 microgram capsule contains 150 micrograms indacaterol as indacaterol maleate.&nbsp;The other ingredient is&nbsp;lactose&nbsp;and the capsule is made of gelatin.<\/li><li>Each Onbrez Breezhaler 300 microgram capsule contains 300 micrograms indacaterol as indacaterol maleate.&nbsp;The other ingredient is&nbsp;lactose&nbsp;and the capsule is made of gelatin.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This pack contains an&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;along with capsules in blister cards.&nbsp;The capsules are clear (unstained) and contain a white powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Onbrez Breezhaler 150 microgram capsules have a&nbsp;<strong>black<\/strong>&nbsp;product code \u201c&nbsp;<strong>IDL 150<\/strong>&nbsp;\u201d printed above a black line and a&nbsp;<strong>black<\/strong>&nbsp;company logo (&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20090206000106#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>) printed below the&nbsp;<strong>black<\/strong>&nbsp;line.<\/li><li>Onbrez Breezhaler 300 microgram capsules have a&nbsp;<strong>blue<\/strong>&nbsp;product code \u201c&nbsp;<strong>IDL 300<\/strong>&nbsp;\u201d printed above a&nbsp;<strong>blue<\/strong>&nbsp;line and a&nbsp;<strong>blue<\/strong>&nbsp;company logo (&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20090206000106#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>) printed below the&nbsp;<strong>blue<\/strong>&nbsp;line.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following pack sizes are provided:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carton containing 10 capsules and one\u00a0inhaler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carton containing 30 capsules and one\u00a0inhaler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Multiple packs consisting of 2 packs (each containing 30 capsules and 1\u00a0inhaler\u00a0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Multiple packs consisting of 3 packs (each containing 30 capsules and 1\u00a0inhaler\u00a0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Multiple packs consist of 30 packs (each containing 10 capsules and 1\u00a0inhaler\u00a0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes or strengths may be available in your country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Novartis Europharm Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vista Building<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elm Park, Merrion Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dublin 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ireland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Novartis Pharma GmbH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roonstrasse 25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D-90429 Nuremberg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Novartis Pharmac\u00e9utica SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 764<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>08013 Barcelona<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact the representative of the marketing authorization holder to find out more about this medicine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Belgium \/ Belgique \/ Belgien<\/strong>Novartis Pharma NVTel: +32 2 246 16 11<\/td><td><strong>Lithuania<\/strong>SIA Novartis Baltics Lithuanian branchesTel: +370 5 269 16 50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bulgaria<\/strong>Novartis Bulgaria EOODTel .: +359 2 489 98 28<\/td><td><strong>Luxembourg \/ Luxemburg<\/strong>Novartis Pharma NVTel: +32 2 246 16 11<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Czech Republic<\/strong>Novartis sroTel: +420 225 775 111<\/td><td><strong>Hungary<\/strong>Novartis Hungary Kft.Tel .: +36 1 457 65 00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Denmark<\/strong>Novartis Healthcare A \/ STel: +45 39 16 84 00<\/td><td><strong>Malta<\/strong>Novartis Pharma Services Inc.Tel: +356 2122 2872<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Germany<\/strong>Novartis Pharma GmbHTel: +49 911 273 0<\/td><td><strong>The Netherlands<\/strong>Novartis Pharma BVTel: +31 88 04 52 111<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Eesti<\/strong>SIA Novartis Baltics Eesti subsidiaryTel: +372 66 30 810<\/td><td><strong>Norway<\/strong>Novartis Norge ASTel: +47 23 05 20 00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Greece<\/strong>Novartis (Hellas) AEBE:\u0397\u03bb: +30 210 281 17 12<\/td><td><strong>Austria<\/strong>Novartis Pharma GmbHTel: +43 1 86 6570<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Spain<\/strong>Novartis Pharmac\u00e9utica, SATel: +34 93 306 42 00<\/td><td><strong>Poland<\/strong>Novartis Poland Sp.&nbsp;z ooTel .: +48 22 375 4888<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>France<\/strong>Novartis Pharma SASTel: +33 1 55 47 66 00<\/td><td><strong>Portugal<\/strong>Novartis Farma &#8211; Pharmaceutical Products, SATel: +351 21 000 8600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Croatia<\/strong>Novartis Hrvatska dooTel.&nbsp;+385 1 6274 220<\/td><td><strong>Romania<\/strong>Novartis Pharma Services Romania SRLTel: +40 21 31299 01<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ireland<\/strong>Novartis Ireland LimitedTel: +353 1 260 12 55<\/td><td><strong>Slovenia<\/strong>Novartis Pharma Services Inc.Tel: +386 1 300 75 50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Iceland<\/strong>Vistor hf.Phone: +354 535 7000<\/td><td><strong>Slovak Republic<\/strong>Novartis Slovakia sroTel: +421 2 5542 5439<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Italy<\/strong>Novartis Farma SpATel: +39 02 96 54 1<\/td><td><strong>Finland \/ Finland<\/strong>Novartis Finland OyPuh \/ Tel: +358 (0) 10 6133 200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>.\u03a0\u03c1\u03bf\u03c2<\/strong>Novartis Pharma Services Inc.:\u0397\u03bb: 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