is indacaterol a steroid
Indacaterol (brand name Onbrez) is a medicine used to treat the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Itâs a type of long-acting bronchodilator, which means that it works by relaxing the airways in the lungs over a period of time (24 hours).ombination inhalers â contain both a maintenance bronchodilator and a steroid preventer. You should not be using a combination inhaler at the same time as indacaterol as these already include a bronchodilator. Combination inhalers include: 1  fluticasone and salmeterol (Seretide). 2  budesonide and eformoterol (Symbicort).