Brimica Genuair inhaler (Aclidinium Bromide And Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate)
Complete patient guide for uses, dosage, side effects, and safety information
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What Is Brimica Genuair inhaler Used For?
Brimica Genuair inhaler is a combination medication that helps people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) breathe more easily. It contains two active ingredients that work together to open your airways and keep them open.
Primary Uses
This medication is used for long-term maintenance treatment of COPD in adults. It helps open airways and relieves symptoms like shortness of breath, making it easier to breathe throughout the day and night. Regular use can help minimize the effects of COPD on your everyday life.
How It Works
Brimica Genuair contains two bronchodilators – aclidinium bromide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate – that relax the airways and help keep bronchioles open. The dry powder inhaler uses your breath to deliver the medicine directly into your lungs where it’s needed most.
Not for acute attacks: This is a maintenance medication and should not be used to treat sudden attacks of breathlessness or wheezing. Contact your doctor if symptoms don’t improve or get worse.
How to Take Brimica Genuair inhaler
It’s important to use your Brimica Genuair inhaler correctly and consistently to get the best results for managing your COPD symptoms.
Dosage Instructions
Take one inhalation twice daily – once in the morning and once at night, 12 hours apart. Use it at the same times each day to ensure there’s always enough medicine in your body. The effects last for 12 hours, providing continuous relief throughout the day and night.
What If You Miss a Dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. This helps maintain the 12-hour schedule.
Important: Never take a double dose to make up for a missed dose, as this may increase your chance of side effects.
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Side Effects
Like all medications, this medicine can cause side effects. Most are mild and temporary, but some require medical attention.
Common Side Effects
These side effects occur relatively frequently and usually don’t require emergency care:
- Inflammation of throat and nasal passages
- Headache
- Cough
- Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea
- Inflammation of sinuses
- Runny nose and sneezing
- Throat pain and irritation
- Urinary tract infection
- Dizziness
- Muscle spasms
- Fast or irregular heartbeat
- Tremor
- Dry mouth
- Changes in voice or taste
- Fatigue
- Nervousness or anxiety
- Blurred vision
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
- Serious allergic reactions (shortness of breath, wheezing, swelling of face/lips/tongue/throat, rash, itching, hives, fast heartbeat, dizziness, fainting)
- Swelling of hands, feet, or ankles (angioedema)
- Paradoxical bronchospasm (chest tightness, coughing, wheezing, breathlessness immediately after using)
- Abnormal heart rhythms
- Painful or frequent urination, difficulty passing urine, blood in urine
Important Warnings
Before using Brimica Genuair, it’s essential to discuss your medical history and current medications with your doctor to ensure this medication is safe for you.
Who Should Not Take Brimica Genuair inhaler
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to aclidinium bromide, formoterol fumarate dihydrate, or any other ingredients in the inhaler. Signs of allergic reaction include shortness of breath, wheezing, swelling of face/lips/tongue, rash, itching, or hives.
Medical Conditions to Discuss
Tell your doctor if you have: asthma, heart problems, epilepsy, thyroid gland problems, adrenal gland tumors, difficulty passing urine, narrow angle glaucoma (eye problems with halos around lights, eye pain, or blurred vision), enlarged prostate or bladder blockage, or rare hereditary galactose intolerance.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Check with your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while using this medicine, call your doctor immediately. Your doctor will discuss the benefits and risks if you need to use this medicine during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Oral hygiene: This medication may cause dry mouth, which can lead to tooth decay with long-term use. Pay special attention to oral hygiene while using this medication.
Drug Interactions
Several medications can interact with Brimica Genuair and affect how it works. Always tell your doctor about all medicines you’re taking.
Check with your doctor: You may need different amounts of your medicines or different medicines altogether. Don’t take other breathing medications without checking with your doctor first.
- Other breathing medications
- Medicines that lower potassium (steroids like prednisolone, diuretics like furosemide)
- Beta blockers for blood pressure or heart problems (atenolol, propranolol) or glaucoma (timolol)
- Medicines for breathing conditions (theophylline)
- Medicines that affect heart rhythm (QT interval prolongation)
- Depression medications (MAO inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants)
- Antibiotics (erythromycin, clarithromycin, telithromycin)
- Antihistamines for allergies
Alcohol & Driving
Brimica Genuair may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery safely due to potential side effects.
Alcohol
No specific alcohol interactions are mentioned in the prescribing information. However, discuss alcohol use with your doctor as it may affect your overall COPD management.
Driving and Operating Machinery
Be careful before driving or using machines until you know how this medication affects you. Brimica Genuair may cause headache, dizziness, or blurred vision in some people. If you experience these symptoms, do not drive or operate machinery.
Storage
Keep your Brimica Genuair inhaler protected in the sealed pouch until you’re ready to start using it. Store in a cool, dry place where the temperature stays below 30°C. Keep away from moisture, heat, and sunlight – don’t store in the bathroom, near a sink, in the car, or on window sills. Keep out of reach of children. The inhaler must be used within 60 days of opening the pouch.
Overdose Information
If you think you have used too much Brimica Genuair, seek urgent medical attention immediately. Contact the Poisons Information Centre (13 11 26), your doctor, or go to the nearest hospital emergency department, even if you don’t feel unwell or show signs of poisoning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brimica Genuair is designed for long-term maintenance treatment of COPD. The effects last for 12 hours, which is why it’s taken twice daily. It’s not meant for immediate relief of sudden breathing problems.
No, Brimica Genuair is a maintenance medication and should not be used to treat sudden attacks of breathlessness or wheezing. Contact your doctor if you experience acute breathing problems.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember, but if it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Keep the inhaler in its sealed pouch until you’re ready to use it. Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from moisture and sunlight. The inhaler must be used within 60 days of opening the pouch.
Do not take other medicines for breathing problems without checking with your doctor first. Some medications can interact with Brimica Genuair and affect how it works.
If you find that your usual dose isn’t giving as much relief as before or doesn’t last as long as usual, contact your doctor so your condition can be checked. This is important to ensure your COPD is properly controlled.
Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. If you become pregnant while using Brimica Genuair, call your doctor immediately. Your doctor will discuss the benefits and risks if you need this medication during pregnancy.
Important Disclaimer
This information is intended for general educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.