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What is Aclidinium And Formoterol?
Aclidinium and formoterol is a combination medicine used to prevent airflow obstruction and reduce flare-ups in adults with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including bronchitis and emphysema.
This medicine is for use only in people with COPD and should not be used to treat asthma.
Aclidinium and formoterol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to aclidinium or formoterol, or if you have a severe allergy to milk proteins.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- heart disease, high blood pressure;
- a seizure;
- glaucoma;
- diabetes;
- a thyroid disorder; or
- an enlarged prostate or urination problems.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Aclidinium and formoterol is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I use Aclidinium And Formoterol
Use Aclidinium And Formoterol (Inhalation) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Aclidinium and formoterol is not a rescue medicine for bronchospasm attacks. Use only fast-acting inhalation medicine for an attack. Seek medical attention if your breathing problems get worse quickly, or if you think your medications are not working as well.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Do not store this medicine on a vibrating surface. Keep the inhaler device in the sealed bag until ready to start using it.
Throw the inhaler away 2 months after opening the sealed bag, or when the dose indicator shows a zero, or if your inhaler is empty and locks out (whichever comes first).
You should not stop using aclidinium and formoterol suddenly. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse.
Skip the missed dose and use your next dose at the regular time. Do not use two doses at one time. Do not use more than 1 inhalation 2 times in a 24-hour period.
Aclidinium And Formoterol side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- wheezing, choking, or other breathing problems after using this medicine;
- worsening breathing problems;
- tremors, nervousness, chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats;
- severe headache, pounding in your neck or ears;
- painful or difficult urination, or urinating more often;
- blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or redness, or seeing halos around lights;
- high blood sugar--increased thirst or urination, hunger, dry mouth, fruity breath odor; or
- low potassium level--leg cramps, constipation, irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness or limp feeling.
Common side effects may include:
- headache;
- back pain; or
- cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat.
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.
What other drugs will affect Aclidinium And Formoterol?
Do not use a second inhaled bronchodilator that contains formoterol, arformoterol, indacaterol, olodaterol, salmeterol, or formoterol.