The Tudorza Pressair Inhaler is an inhaled medication consisting of a bronchodilator called aclidinium. We carry the brand choice of the Tudorza Pressair Inhaler, which is also known internationally as Eklira Genuair, in 400mcg!

The Tudorza Pressair Inhaler is used for the prevention of bronchospasm in adults with chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or other forms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Symptoms that may be present in these types of conditions include wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. This medication is not meant to help treat a sudden bronchospasm, but may help prevent the frequency or severity of the attacks.

Tudorza Pressair Inhaler (aclidinium bromide) is effective at preventing symptoms of COPD because as a bronchodilator, it is able to relax the airways surrounding muscles to allow easier breathing and reduces symptoms.

Your doctor will tell you before prescribing you Tudorza Pressair Inhaler (aclidinium bromide) exactly how to use this medication. Follow his or her directions very carefully, they can usually be found on the prescription label if you forget. Do not use this medication for longer than prescribed, or in smaller or larger amounts. Do not suddenly stop using this medication. Keep up with frequent medical tests that are required while being treated with this medication.

Use this medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day; commonly, this medication is used every 12 hours. You must use this medication every day as a regular part of routine in order to see the best results.

After 45 days of being out of the sealed pouch, or if the dose indicator shows a 0, or if the device locks, whichever one comes first; throw out the inhaler.

Store at room temperature in an area not accessible by children with little risk of moisture and heat.

Do not use Tudorza Pressair Inhaler (aclidinium bromide)

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to aclidinium or to milk proteins, or if you are younger than 18 years old.

Dose adjustment or special precautions may be required

In order to ensure this medication is safe for you, you need to tell your doctor if you have narrow-angled glaucoma, enlarged prostate, or bladder obstruction or other urination issues.

Risks

It is not known if this medication will harm an unborn child, if it will pass into breast milk, or if it will harm a nursing infant. If you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or if you are breast feeding; consult your doctor before using this medication. You should discuss the risks and benefits of this drug in regards to pregnancy and/or breast feeding.

***This medication will not help a sudden bronchospasm attack. This medication will only help prevent attacks from occurring. You will need a fast-acting medication to help treat acute attacks (such as Ventolin).***

Common side effects of Tudorza Pressair Inhaler (aclidinium bromide) may include:

• stuffy nose, sore throat, sinus pain;

• cough; or

• headache.

The above side effects should not alarm you.

Serious side effects of Tudorza Pressair Inhaler (aclidinium bromide) may include:

• wheezing, choking, or other breathing problems after using this medication;

• blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, eye pain or redness, or seeing halos or bright colors around lights;

• increased urination, painful or difficult urination;

• little or no urinating; or

• worsening or no improvement in your symptoms.

If you have any of the above side effects, contact your doctor right away.

Please note this is not a complete list of side effects. Not everyone experiences side effects; they are not guaranteed. If you do have side effects and they become unmanageable, consult your doctor about alternate medications.

What medications should I tell my doctor I take?

You should tell your doctor about all medications you are currently taking when being prescribed a new medication. However, some of the important ones to mention include bladder or urinary medicines (such as darifenacin, fesoterodine, oxybutynin, tolterodine, solifenacin), bronchodilators (such as ipratropium or tiotropium), cold or allergy medicine that contains an antihistamine, medication for Parkinson's disease, or medication to treat excess stomach acid, stomach ulcer, motion sickness, or irritable bowel syndrome.

Asides from reducing symptoms, what else can this medication do?

Having COPD can affect a person’s daily life in a lot of ways. Due to COPD, some patients often have to miss work, school, activities such as sports or travel, and some patients may find themselves with anxiety over the condition, especially when in public. Therefore, by reducing symptoms of this condition, it may also increase quality of life, such as by lessening the amount of work or school they need to take off or the amount of activities they could not participate in.

How should I store this medication?

As with most medications, Tudorza Pressair Inhaler should be stored in an area where children and pets cannot reach it; keep the medicine in room temperature in a low risk area of moisture and heat.

How many doses does each inhaler consist of?

Each inhaler consists of 60 puffs. This medication is typically taken twice a day, so one inhaler should last about 1 month (30 days).