RESEARCH ARTICLE
Indacaterol, A Novel Once Daily Inhaled β2-Adrenoreceptor Agonist
Jorge Roig*, 1, Rosana Hernando2, Ramon Mora
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2009Volume: 3
First Page: 27
Last Page: 30
Publisher ID: TORMJ-3-27
DOI: 10.2174/1874306400903010027
Article History:
Received Date: 29/1/2009Revision Received Date: 3/2/2009
Acceptance Date: 13/2/2009
Electronic publication date: 12/3/2009
Collection year: 2009

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Abstract
In this article we will review the role of long acting β2-adrenoreceptor agonists and long-acting muscarinic agents in the management of airflow obstruction. We will then focus our attention on indacaterol, one of the new once daily inhaled β2-adrenoreceptor agonists. Pharmacologically this drug is a nearly full β2-agonist without loss of efficacy after prolonged administration. We will also discuss its dosing, safety and tolerability.