Aclidinium

Generic name: Aclidinium
Brand names: Tudorza Pressair
Dosage form: inhalation powder (400 mcg/inh)
Drug class: Anticholinergic bronchodilators

Usage of Aclidinium

Aclidinium is a bronchodilator.

Aclidinium is used to prevent bronchospasm in adults with chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or other forms of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

Aclidinium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Aclidinium side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, itching, rash; wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Aclidinium may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

wheezing, choking, or other breathing problems after using this medication;

blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, eye pain or redness, or seeing halos or bright colors around lights;

increased urination, painful or difficult urination;

little or no urinating; or

worsening or no improvement in your symptoms.

Common side effects of aclidinium may include:

stuffy nose, sore throat, sinus pain;

cough; or

headache.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Aclidinium

You should not use aclidinium if you are allergic to aclidinium or to milk proteins.

To make sure aclidinium is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

narrow-angle glaucoma;

enlarged prostate; or

bladder obstruction or other urination problems.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known whether aclidinium passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Aclidinium is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

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How to use Aclidinium

Usual Adult Dose for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease -- Maintenance:

400 mcg (1 inhalation) orally twice a dayUse: Long-term maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Aclidinium

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially:

bladder or urinary medicines such as darifenacin, fesoterodine, oxybutynin, tolterodine, solifenacin;

bronchodilators such as aclidinium, ipratropium, or tiotropium;

cold or allergy medicine that contains an antihistamine;

medication for Parkinson's disease; or

medication to treat excess stomach acid, stomach ulcer, motion sickness, or irritable bowel syndrome.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with aclidinium, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

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