Indacaterol + Glycopyrronium is a combination drug that is composed of two medicines: indacaterol and glycopyronium.
Indacaterol is a LABA medication and glycopyrrolate belongs to a class of medications known as anticholinergics. The two medications are additionally known as bronchodilators.
This kind of drug is a long-acting muscarinic receptor antagonist. The said drug causes bronchodilatation by hindering acetylcholine at muscarinic receptor subtypes 1 to 3 in the smooth muscles of the lungs. It is used to improve breathing problems caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and to prevent it from recurring. At the same time, it can be a preventive aid for some symptoms like wheezing, coughing and even shortness of breath. It also helps reduce long-term symptoms.
This drug is long-acting and can work throughout the day. It must be taken everyday. In addition this drug is an ingredient in medical inhalants and is used as a breeze haler inhaler device.
