Indacaterol

Category: pharmacological

Aliases: Arcapta

Pharmacological Mechanism

Once-daily ultra-long-acting β2-adrenergic agonist (LABA) for COPD. Faster onset than salmeterol (~5 min) makes it dual rescue + maintenance role. Cough on inhalation in 17–25% — formulation-related, often resolves with continued use.

Half-Life (t½)

INH: 40h

Dosing Guidelines

• INH: Typical 0.15mg (Range: 0.075 - 0.3 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• respiratory