Indacaterol/glycopyrronium bromide

Indacaterol/glycopyrronium bromide is a combination drug for inhalation consisting of the following two active ingredients:

Indacaterol/glycopyrronium bromide
Combination of
IndacaterolUltra-long-acting beta-adrenoceptor agonist
Glycopyrronium bromideMuscarinic anticholinergic
Clinical data
Trade namesUltibro Breezhaler, Utibron Neohaler
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    Inhalation only
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    Legal status
    • AU: S4 (Prescription only)
    • UK: POM (Prescription only)
    • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
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    Indacaterol maleate/glycopyrronium bromide is used as a maintenance bronchodilator treatment to relieve symptoms in adult patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).[2]

    The drug is marketed by Novartis under the trade names Ultibro Breezhaler and Utibron Neohaler in Europe and the United States, respectively.[2][3] In 2016, Novartis licensed its U.S. commercial rights for Seebri Neohaler and Utibron Neohaler to Sunovion Pharmaceuticals.[4]

    References

    1. Cazzola M, Matera MG, Lötvall J (July 2005). "Ultra long-acting beta 2-agonists in development for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease". Expert Opin Investig Drugs. 14 (7): 775–83. doi:10.1517/13543784.14.7.775. PMID 16022567.
    2. "Ultibro Breezhaler". medicines.org.uk. DataPharm. 2015-02-03. Retrieved 2015-02-09.
    3. "Approval History: NDA 207930". DRUGS@FDA. US FDA. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
    4. Faulkner, Sarah (22 December 2016). "Sunovion, Novartis ink licensing deal for inhaled COPD drugs". Drug Delivery Business.
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