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NVA237 is a novel once-daily inhaled long-acting muscarinic antagonist administered via a dry powder inhaler. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluated the safety, tolerability and bronchodilator efficacy of two doses of NVA237 (100 and 200 microg), versus placebo, in patients with moderate-to-severe COPD (forced expiratory volume in 1s [FEV(1)]>or=30% and |