Warnings


What may interact with ARCAPTA NEOHALER?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-other medicines that contain a long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA), such as formoterol or salmeterol
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-caffeine
-certain medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
-certain medicines for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heart beat
-cisapride
-diuretics
-furazolidone
-medicines for colds
-procarbazine
-ritonavir
-some antibiotics like clarithromycin, erythromycin, levofloxacin, and linezolid
-steroid medicines like prednisone or cortisone
-stimulant medicines for attention disorders, weight loss, or to stay awake
-theophylline

What should I tell my health care provider before I take ARCAPTA NEOHALER?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-diabetes (high blood sugar)
-heart disease
-high blood pressure
-irregular heartbeat or rhythm
-liver disease
-low levels of potassium in the blood
-pheochromocytoma
-seizures
-thyroid disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to indacaterol, milk, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using ARCAPTA NEOHALER?

Visit your health care provider for regular checks on your progress. Tell your health care provider if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
NEVER use this medicine for an acute asthma attack. You should use your short-acting rescue inhaler for an acute attack. If your symptoms get worse or if you need your short-acting inhalers more often, call your health care provider right away.
This medicine can worsen breathing or cause wheezing right after you use it. Be sure you have a short-acting inhaler for acute attacks (wheezing) nearby. If this happens, stop using this medicine right away and call your health care provider.
This medicine may increase your risk of dying from asthma-related problems. Talk to your health care provider if you have questions.
Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds or allergies without asking your health care provider for advice. Some nonprescription medicines can affect this one.
You and your health care provider should develop an Asthma Action Plan that is just for you. Be sure to know what to do if you are in the yellow (asthma is getting worse) or red (medical alert) zones.
If you are going to need surgery or other procedure, tell your health care provider that you are using this medicine.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.