Drug Detail:Glycopyrronium (monograph) (Qbrexza)
Drug Class:
Usual Adult Dose for Hyperhidrosis
Use one cloth to wipe the entire underarm once, use the same cloth to wipe the other entire underarm once
Maximum frequency: Once every 24 hours
Usual Pediatric Dose for Hyperhidrosis
9 years and older:
Use one cloth to wipe the entire underarm once, use the same cloth to wipe the other entire underarm once
Maximum frequency: Once every 24 hours
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Medical conditions that can be exacerbated by an anticholinergic (e.g. glaucoma, paralytic ileus, unstable cardiovascular status in acute hemorrhage, severe ulcerative colitis, toxic megacolon complicating ulcerative colitis, myasthenia gravis, Sjogren's syndrome)
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 9 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
- Cloths are single use
- For use in the underarm only; not for use in other areas.
- Apply to clean, dry skin on the underarm area only.
- Use a single cloth for both underarms.
- Wash hands immediately after handling the cloth with soap and water.
- Do not apply to broken skin
- Avoid using with occlusive dressings
Patient advice:
- Avoid transfer of the medication to the periocular areas, as it may cause temporary pupil dilation and blurred vision.
Frequently asked questions
- How do you use a Qbrexza cloth?
