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Stiolto Respimat 10 ACT

Generic name: olodaterol and tiotropium

Brand names: Stiolto Respimat 10 ACT, Stiolto Respimat 60 ACT, Stiolto Respimat 28 ACT

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What is Stiolto Respimat 10 ACT?

Stiolto Respimat 10 ACT is a combination medicine that helps prevent airflow blockage and reduce flare-ups in adults with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), which includes bronchitis and emphysema.

Stiolto Respimat 10 ACT is only for people with COPD and should not be used to treat asthma.

Stiolto Respimat 10 ACT may also be used for other reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

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Warnings

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to tiotropium, ipratropium, or olodaterol.

Stiolto Respimat 10 ACT is not a rescue medicine. It will not work quickly enough to treat a bronchospasm attack.

Seek medical attention if your breathing problems do not improve, or if your symptoms get worse quickly.

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Before taking this medicine

You should not use Stiolto Respimat 10 ACT if you are allergic to olodaterol, tiotropium, or ipratropium.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

  • heart disease, high blood pressure;
  • seizures;
  • a thyroid disorder;
  • diabetes;
  • glaucoma;
  • kidney disease; or
  • an enlarged prostate or urination problems.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.

Stiolto Respimat 10 ACT is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

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Stiolto Respimat 10 ACT side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stiolto Respimat 10 ACT may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor right away if you have:

  • pounding heartbeats or a fluttering feeling in your chest;
  • wheezing, choking, or other breathing problems after using Stiolto Respimat 10 ACT;
  • painful or difficult urination, or urinating more often;
  • blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights;
  • high blood sugar--increased thirst, increased urination, hunger, dry mouth, fruity breath odor; or
  • low potassium level--leg cramps, constipation, irregular heartbeats, increased thirst or urination, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness or feeling weak.

Common side effects of Stiolto Respimat 10 ACT may include:

  • runny nose;
  • cough; or
  • back pain.

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 the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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How should I use Stiolto Respimat 10 ACT?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Stiolto Respimat 10 ACT 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.

Use only the inhaler device provided with your medicine or you may not get the correct dose. Use the new inhaler each time you get your prescription refilled.

Do not change your dose or stop using your medicine without your doctor's advice.

Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.

Use the medicine at the same time each day, and not more than once in a 24-hour period.

Store at room temperature. Do not allow the medicine to freeze.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the medicine as soon as possible, but skip the missed dose if it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at once. Do not use it more than once in a 24-hour period.

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What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose symptoms may include headache, chest pain, fast heart rate, tremor, and feeling shaky or nervous.

Do not use a second inhaled bronchodilator that contains formoterol, arformoterol, indacaterol, olodaterol, salmeterol, or vilanterol.

Avoid getting Stiolto Respimat 10 ACT in your eyes.

Do not get this medicine in your eyes. If contact does occur, rinse with water.

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What other drugs will affect Stiolto Respimat 10 ACT?

Tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking, especially:

  • atropine;
  • medicine to treat depression, anxiety, mood disorders, or mental illness;
  • cold or allergy medicine (like Benadryl and others);
  • medicine to treat Parkinson's disease;
  • medicine to treat stomach problems, motion sickness, or irritable bowel syndrome;
  • medicine to treat overactive bladder; or
  • other bronchodilator medication.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect Stiolto Respimat 10 ACT, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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Before you take this medicine: the information on this page is general and may not cover your personal circumstances. Read the label supplied with your medicine and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking other medicines or managing a long-term condition.
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