Note: This document contains side effect information about indacaterol. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Arcapta.
Summary
More frequent side effects include: headache and nasopharyngitis. Continue reading for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
Applies to indacaterol: inhalation capsule.
Serious side effects of Arcapta
Along with its needed effects, indacaterol (the active ingredient contained in Arcapta) 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 Arcapta
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]
