Indacaterol Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 22, 2024.

Applies to indacaterol: inhalation capsule.

Serious side effects of indacaterol

Along with its needed effects, indacaterol may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking indacaterol:

More common

• arm, back, or jaw pain
• chest pain or discomfort
• chest tightness or heaviness
• chills
• cough
• dizziness
• fainting
• fast or irregular heartbeat
• fever
• nausea
• sneezing
• sore throat
• sweating
• tightness in the chest
• troubled breathing

Less common

• bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
• blurred vision
• body aches or pain
• dry mouth
• ear congestion
• fainting
• flushed, dry skin
• fruit-like breath odor
• headache
• increased hunger
• increased thirst
• increased urination
• loss of consciousness
• loss of voice
• rapid weight gain
• runny or stuffy nose
• stomachache
• sweating
• tingling of the hands or feet
• unexplained weight loss
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• unusual weight gain or loss
• vomiting

Incidence not known

• fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
• hives, itching, skin rash
• irritation
• hoarseness
• joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
• redness of the skin
• troubled swallowing

Other side effects of indacaterol

Some side effects of indacaterol may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common

• muscle or bone pain
• muscle spasm
• pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones

For healthcare professionals

Applies to indacaterol: inhalation capsule.

General

The most commonly reported adverse reactions at the recommended doses were nasopharyngitis, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, headache, sinusitis, peripheral edema, and noncardiac chest pain (less than 1%). The majority of these side effects was mild to moderate and became less frequent if treatment was discontinued.

The most common serious adverse reactions reported were COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, angina pectoris, and atrial fibrillation.^[Ref]

Respiratory

• Very common (10% or more): Cough following inhalation (up to 24%), nasopharyngitis (up to 14.3%), upper respiratory tract infection (up to 14.2%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Cough, sinusitis, rhinorrhea, chest pain
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Paradoxical bronchospasm, chest discomfort^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

• Common (1% to 10%): Oropharyngeal pain, throat irritation, nausea, dry mouth^[Ref]

Metabolic

• Common (1% to 10%): Diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

• Common (1% to 10%): Muscle spasm musculoskeletal pain
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Myalgia^[Ref]

Nervous system

• Common (1% to 10%): Headache
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Paresthesia, vertigo
• Postmarketing reports: Dizziness^[Ref]

Other

• Common (1% to 10%): Peripheral edema^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Ischemic heart disease, atrial fibrillation, palpitations, tachycardia
• Postmarketing reports: Tachycardia, heart rate increase, palpitations^[Ref]

Dermatologic

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Pruritus, rash^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

• Postmarketing reports: Hypersensitivity reactions^[Ref]

Further information

Indacaterol side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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