Drug Detail:Aclidinium (Aclidinium [ a-kli-din-ee-um ])
Drug Class: Anticholinergic bronchodilators
Usual Adult Dose for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Maintenance
400 mcg (1 inhalation) orally twice a day
Use: Long-term maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema
Renal Dose Adjustments
No adjustment recommended.
Liver Dose Adjustments
No adjustment recommended.
Precautions
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
- The manufacturer product information should be consulted to understand the correct use of this drug.
General: This drug is to be used as a daily maintenance bronchodilator and should not be used for immediate relief of breathing problems (i.e., as a rescue medication).
Patient advice:
- Discontinue this drug if paradoxical bronchospasm occurs.
- Report occurrence of eye pain or discomfort, blurred vision, visual halos or colored images.
- Immediately discontinue treatment and consult a physician if signs or symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions develop.