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Drug profile · INN

indacaterol

indacaterol (ONBREZ) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

EMA: approved TGA: approved Respiratory system (R03) R03AK
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 8
News articles 0
Drug details — indacaterol
Class
Respiratory system (R03)
Route
Patents
0
Programs
8
Data quality
0.83

Quick answer

indacaterol (ONBREZ) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

Key facts

INN indacaterol
Brand ONBREZ
Mechanism Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist
Therapeutic class Respiratory system (R03)
ATC code R03AK

Mechanism of action

Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Indacaterol 150 μg Phase 3 · Novartis India · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  2. Indacaterol 150 μg Phase 3 · Novartis India · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  3. MRI Phase 3 · United Therapeutics Europe · Prostate Neoplasm
  4. 01INDA2024 Phase 1 · Anaxis Pharma · Maintenance bronchodilator treatment to relieve symptoms in
  5. Indacaterol (QAB149) Phase 1 · Novartis India · Healthy
  6. Indacaterol Approved · Novartis India · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  7. MRI head Unknown · Cardiff Oncology · Cystic Fibrosis
  8. MRI scan Unknown · United Therapeutics Europe · Preterm Birth Complication

Related & competitor drugs

  1. desloratadine Respiratory system (R01)
  2. deutivacaftor / tezacaftor / vanzacaftor Respiratory system (R07)
  3. ivacaftor Respiratory system (R07)
  4. lumacaftor Respiratory system (R07)
  5. mannitol Respiratory system (R05)
  6. reslizumab Respiratory system (R03)

Frequently asked questions

What is indacaterol?

indacaterol (ONBREZ) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

What is the brand name for indacaterol?

ONBREZ is a marketed brand name for indacaterol. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.