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General Information On Onbrez

Onbrez is used for keeping airways open in patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In this long-term disease, the air sacs or airways of the lungs become blocked or damaged, resulting in difficulty breathing. Generic name for this drug is Indacaterol and it belongs to a category of beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonists. This drug relaxes muscles by getting attached to beta-2 receptors available in muscle cells of different organs. When you inhale this medicine, it reaches the airways receptors and activates them. You can buy Onbrez in the form of capsules, which contain powder that is inhaled through an inhaler.

Side Effects for Onbrez

Some of the common side effects associated with Onbrez are inflammation of the throat, nose or sinuses, or upper respiratory tract infection like colds, headache, cough, throat pain, runny nose, muscle spasm and swelling on ankles and feet. Most of these side effects are not serious and dissipate on their own within a few days into the treatment. Long term usage of this drug may lead to some serious conditions like high blood sugar or diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, or severe pain in chest. An allergic reaction to the medicine can be identified by hives, rashes all over the body, severe dizziness, difficulty breathing, and swelling of the face, throat, tongue or lips. If you experience any of these conditions, immediately stop the medication and seek medical help.

Some patients who use Onbrez may experience side effects other than the ones listed above. When you buy Onbrez, ask your pharmacist to provide you the patient information leaflet, which will contain a complete list of side effects. In addition, before you start the treatment, have a detailed talk with your doctor about what side effects to expect during the therapy and how to deal with them.

Precautions

You should not buy Onbrez if you are allergic to Indacaterol Maleate or to any active or inactive ingredient used in this medicine. Additionally, you should not take Onbrez if you are less than 18 years or if you are suffering from diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, or if you have a medical history of thyroid malfunction. This drug is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as it can cause harm to unborn or new born babies.

Onbrez Dosage

Onbrez capsules should be only used with an inhaler. It should never be swallowed whole. The recommended dosage is Onbrez 150mg per day. A Higher dosage of Onbrez 300mg is recommended for patients who have severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

For maximum benefit, take this medicine at same time every day. Taking more doses in a day or taking the medicine for a longer period than prescribed can worsen the side effects. Therefore, it is best you take the medicine as directed by your healthcare expert.

Interactions

Before taking Onbrez, you should tell your doctor about all the medicinal products that you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter drugs, herbal products, health supplements, topical applications, inhalers, and nose, ear, or eye drops. This information will help your doctor decide if Onbrez is safe for you.