Indacaterol Maleate and Tiotropium

• Generic Name: indacaterol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Arcapta Neohaler

Long-term maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction associated with COPD, including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema.

Not indicated for treatment of acute deterioration of COPD or relief of acute symptoms (i.e., as rescue therapy for treatment of acute episodes of bronchospasm). (See Deterioration of Disease and Acute Episodes under Cautions.)

Not indicated for treatment of asthma; safety and efficacy in asthma not established.

• Generic Name: tiotropium
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Spiriva, Spiriva Respimat, Spiriva Handihaler, Spiriva Respimat 30 Dose, Spiriva Respimat 14 Dose, Spiriva Respimat 28 ACT, Spiriva Respimat 60 ACT, Spiriva Respimat 10 ACT

Tiotropium inhalation is a bronchodilator that is used to prevent bronchospasm (narrowing of the airways in the lungs) in adults with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including bronchitis and emphysema.

Tiotropium inhalation is also used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children who are at least 6 years old.

Tiotropium inhalation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.