Stiolto Respimat

Generic name: Olodaterol And Tiotropium
Drug class: Bronchodilator combinations

Usage of Stiolto Respimat

Stiolto Respima containes a combination of olodaterol and tiotropium. Olodaterol is a long-acting bronchodilator. Tiotropium is an anticholinergic. These medications work by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.

Stiolto Respimat is used to prevent airflow obstruction and reduce flare-ups in adults with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including bronchitis and emphysema.

Stiolto Respimat will not treat a bronchospasm attack that has already begun.

Stiolto Respimat is for use only in people with COPD and should not be used to treat asthma.

Stiolto Respimat side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Stiolto Respimat: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;

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

painful or difficult urination, or urinating more often;

blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights;

high blood sugar - increased thirst, increased urination, hunger, dry mouth, fruity breath odor; or

low potassium level - leg cramps, constipation, irregular heartbeats, increased thirst or urination, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness or limp feeling.

Common Stiolto Respimat side effects may include:

runny nose;

cough; or

back pain.

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 Stiolto Respimat

You should not use Stiolto Respimat if you are allergic to olodaterol, tiotropium, or ipratropium.

To make sure Stiolto Respimat is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

heart disease, high blood pressure;

seizures;

a thyroid disorder;

diabetes;

glaucoma;

kidney disease; or

an enlarged prostate or 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 may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.

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

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How to use Stiolto Respimat

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

-2 inhalations orally once a day, at the same time Maximum dose: 2 inhalations every 24 hours Use: Long-term treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with COPD, including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema

Warnings

Stiolto Respimat is for use only in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and should not be used to treat asthma.

Stiolto Respimat may increase the risk of death or hospitalization in people with asthma, but the risk in people with COPD is not known.

Stiolto Respimat will not treat a bronchospasm attack that has already begun. Call your doctor at once if you have new or worsening COPD symptoms.

What other drugs will affect Stiolto Respimat

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

atropine;

medicine to treat depression, anxiety, mood disorders, or mental illness;

cold or allergy medicine (Benadryl and others);

medicine to treat Parkinson's disease;

medicine to treat stomach problems, motion sickness, or irritable bowel syndrome;

medicine to treat overactive bladder; or

other bronchodilator medication.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with olodaterol and tiotropium, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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