About STIOLTO RESPIMAT
Always carry a rescue inhaler
. If you’re using your rescue inhaler two or more times a day, it may be because your COPD symptoms are not under control. Rescue inhalers should only be taken for sudden breathing problems, and are not recommended for long-term COPD control.
Can Stiolto Respimat make breathing worse?
This medicine may cause paradoxical bronchospasm, which means your breathing or wheezing will get worse
. Paradoxical bronchospasm may be life-threatening. Check with your doctor right away if you have coughing or difficulty breathing after using this medicine.
Is Spiolto Respimat a steroid?
Stiolto Respimat
doesn’t contain a steroid
. Instead, Stiolto Respimat contains two bronchodilators: a long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA) called olodaterol. a long-acting anticholinergic (LAMA) called tiotropium.
Can STIOLTO and Spiriva be used together?
Even though there are other Respimat inhalers out there, the Stiolto cartridge is only intended for use with the Stiolto Respimat inhaler and
should not be interchanged with any other Respimat device
(like Spiriva or Striverdi).
What is comparable to STIOLTO?
Anoro Ellipta
also was seen to be more effective when compared to Stiolto Respimat, with a difference in the treatment’s effect of 52 mL in FEV1 at week eight (180 mL versus 128 mL, respectively). Both treatments showed similar tolerability and safety.
How do you administer STIOLTO?
Inhale this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually 2 puffs once daily
. Wait at least 1 minute between each inhalation. If you are using other inhalers at the same time, wait at least one minute between the use of each medication. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it.
How good is Stiolto Respimat?
Stiolto Respimat has an
average rating of 6.5 out of 10
from a total of 28 ratings for the treatment of COPD. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect.
What are the side effects of STIOLTO?
STIOLTO can cause serious side effects, including sudden shortness of breath that may be life threatening, fast or irregular heartbeat, increased blood pressure, chest pain, tremor, headache, nervousness, high blood sugar, or low blood potassium that may cause muscle weakness or abnormal heart rhythm.
What does Stiolto Respimat treat?
STIOLTO
®
RESPIMAT
®
(tiotropium bromide and olodaterol) Inhalation Spray is a prescription medicine used long term, 2 puffs 1 time each day, in controlling symptoms in adults with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
. COPD is a chronic lung disease that includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both.
What is added to Stiolto Respimat?
Stiolto Respimat is a combination of inhaled medications used for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It consists of two medications,
tiotropium bromide (Spiriva) and olodaterol (Striverdi Respimat)
.
What tier is Stiolto Respimat?
What drug tier is Stiolto Respimat typically on? Medicare prescription drug plans typically list Stiolto Respimat on
Tier 3
of their formulary.
Can you use STIOLTO and albuterol?
Using albuterol together with olodaterol may increase cardiovascular side effects such as elevations in heart rate and blood pressure or irregular heart rhythm
. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns, particularly if you have a history of high blood pressure, arrhythmia, or heart disease.
What class of drug is STIOLTO?
Stiolto Respimat is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Stiolto Respimat may be used alone or with other medications. Stiolto Respimat belongs to a class of drugs called
Respiratory Inhalant Combos
.
Can you take STIOLTO more than once a day?
The recommended dose of STIOLTO RESPIMAT is two inhalations once-daily at the same time of the day.
Do not use STIOLTO RESPIMAT more than two inhalations every 24 hours
.
What’s the difference between Spiriva HandiHaler and Spiriva Respimat?
SPIRIVA RESPIMAT contains the same medicine as SPIRIVA HandiHaler (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder), but delivers it in a soft mist that eases the effort to inhale the medicine your doctor prescribed
.
What is the difference between Spiriva Respimat and Spiriva inhaler?
Spiriva Handihaler is the dry powder preparation that comes in a capsule inhaler device dosed at 18 mcg once daily. Spiriva Respimat Inhaler is a soft mist inhaler administered as two inhalations of 2.5 mcg (5 mcg total) once daily.
What drugs should not be taken with Spiriva?
- ANTICHOLINERGICS; OPIOIDS/ELUXADOLINE.
- ANTICHOLINERGICS/ZONISAMIDE.
- ANTICHOLINERGICS/CLOZAPINE.
- INHALED ANTICHOLINERGICS/PRAMLINTIDE.
Which is better Anoro or Stiolto?
GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) study showed that
Anoro Ellipta is more effective than Stiolto Respimat
in improving lung function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Anoro Ellipta is a combination of two bronchodilators in a single dry powder inhaler, the Ellipta.
What inhaler is equivalent to Spiriva?
What inhaler is equivalent to Spiriva? Other inhalers in the same category of Spiriva and Incruse Ellipta include
Tudorza Pressair (aclidinium) and Seebri Neohaler (glycopyrrolate)
.
How do you refill a STIOLTO RESPIMAT?
How many puffs are in a STIOLTO RESPIMAT?
STIOLTO
®
RESPIMAT
®
(tiotropium bromide and olodaterol) Inhalation Spray is a prescription medicine used long term,
2 puffs
1 time each day, in controlling symptoms in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a chronic lung disease that includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both.
What is the brand name for STIOLTO RESPIMAT?
Stiolto Respimat (
tiotropium / olodaterol
) contains a long-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist (LABA). Using a LABA alone without an inhaled steroid for asthma can lead to a higher risk of hospitalization or death. You should only use Stiolto Respimat (tiotropium / olodaterol) to treat COPD.
Is there a generic for Stiolto Respimat?
Is there a generic of Stiolto Respimat? Stiolto Respimat is a brand-name prescription drug.
There is no generic alternative available
for this medication.
How long does STIOLTO stay in your system?
The terminal half-life of tiotropium in COPD patients after once-daily inhalation of 5 mcg is approximately
25 hours
.
Is albuterol a steroid?
No, albuterol isn’t a steroid
. Albuterol is a beta-agonist. The drug works by attaching to beta-receptors (docking stations) in your airways. This helps relax the muscles in your airways, making it easier for you to breathe.
