Role of indacaterol and the newer very long-acting β2-agonists in patients with stable COPD: a review

Bronchodilators are central drugs in the management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Indacaterol was the first agent of the novel family of very long-acting β2-agonists to be used as an inhaled bronchodilator for COPD and provides 24-hour therapeutic action, thus allowi...

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Main Authors: Ridolo, Erminia, Montagni, Marcello, Olivieri, Elisa, Riario-Sforza, Gian Galeazzo, Incorvaia, Cristoforo
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2013
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3785397/