Aclidinium
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Brand Names: U.S.:
TudorzaT PressairT
Uses
- It is used to open the airways in lung diseases where spasm may cause breathing problems.
- Aclidinium calms lung muscles.
Dosing
How to take
- To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
- Use as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- For breathing in only.
- Have your puffer (inhaler) use checked with your doctor at each visit. Read and follow facts on how to use the puffer. Make sure you use the puffer the right way.
- Prepare puffer (inhaler) by pressing the green button.
- Let go of the green button and make sure the control window is green.
- If the control window is red, try pressing the green button again.
- Keep puffer (inhaler) at a level, upright position.
- Breathe out fully. Never breathe out into the puffer (inhaler).
- Place mouthpiece in your mouth. Close your lips around the mouthpiece.
- Tilt your head back and breathe in.
- You may hear a "click," but keep breathing in.
- Hold your breath as long as you can without harm.
- Breathe out slowly through nose. Never breathe out into the puffer (inhaler).
- If you used the puffer (inhaler) the right way the control window will be red.
- If you are using more than 1 type of puffer (inhaler), ask your doctor which puffer to use first.
- Do not use a spacer with the puffer (inhaler).
- Rinse out mouth after each use.
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