Enerzair Breezhaler (Indacaterol/Glycopyrronium/Mometasone Furoate)
Complete patient guide for uses, dosage, side effects, and safety information
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What Is Enerzair Breezhaler Used For?
Enerzair Breezhaler is a combination medication that helps manage asthma symptoms by opening your airways and reducing inflammation in your lungs.
Primary Uses
Used as maintenance treatment for asthma in adult patients who haven’t achieved adequate control with other combination treatments and have experienced one or more asthma attacks in the previous year.
How It Works
Contains three active ingredients: indacaterol and glycopyrronium (bronchodilators that relax airway muscles making breathing easier), and mometasone furoate (a corticosteroid that reduces swelling and irritation in airways and helps prevent asthma attacks).
Good to know: This medicine helps prevent asthma attacks when used regularly as prescribed by your doctor.
How to Take Enerzair Breezhaler
Enerzair Breezhaler comes as capsules that must be inhaled using the special Breezhaler device provided with each prescription.
Dosage Instructions
Inhale the contents of one capsule once daily at about the same time each day. Available in two strengths: 114/46/68 micrograms and 114/46/136 micrograms. Your doctor will decide which dose is right for you. Only use for inhalation – never swallow the capsules. After inhalation, rinse your mouth with water without swallowing.
What If You Miss a Dose?
If you miss your dose at the usual time, inhale it as soon as possible, then take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take more than one dose in a day. If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule.
Important: Never take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Do not swallow the capsules – they are only for inhalation.
Available Tablet Strengths
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:
- Headache
- Rash, hives, itchiness
- Dry mouth
- Fever
- Feeling tired
- Muscle cramps
- Abnormal heart rhythm
- Throat irritation
- Cough
- Hoarse voice
- White tongue
- Pain in muscles, bones, joints
- Back pain, neck pain
- Aching muscles, muscle weakness
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Pain or burning when urinating
- Vomiting or feeling sick
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
- Trouble breathing, wheezing
- Swelling of face, tongue, eyes
- Difficulty swallowing
- Blisters on face or lips
- Changes to vision or blurred vision
- Tightness in chest, chest pain
- Fast heart rate that may make you feel faint
Important Warnings
Before using Enerzair Breezhaler, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions and medications.
Who Should Not Take Enerzair Breezhaler
Do not use if you are allergic to indacaterol, glycopyrronium, mometasone furoate, or any ingredients. Do not use for acute asthma symptoms or acute episodes of bronchospasm. Not for children or adolescents under 18 years of age.
Medical Conditions to Discuss
Tell your doctor if you have: liver or kidney problems, heart problems, diabetes or high blood sugar, eye problems like narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary bladder problems, pulmonary tuberculosis or chronic infections, low potassium levels, thyroid problems, or history of fits/seizures.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Check with your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor will advise you about the possible risks and benefits. It’s unknown whether the active ingredients pass into breast milk.
Emergency Warning: Do not use this medicine to treat acute asthma symptoms or sudden breathing problems. Have a separate rescue inhaler for emergencies.
Drug Interactions
Some medications may interfere with Enerzair Breezhaler and affect how it works. Always tell your doctor about all medicines you’re taking.
Important: Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you’re unsure about any medications, vitamins, or supplements you’re taking.
- Depression medications (monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants)
- Blood pressure medications or diuretics
- Bronchodilator medications like theophylline or steroids like prednisolone
- Heart medications like propranolol or glaucoma medications like timolol
- Antifungal medications like ketoconazole or itraconazole
- HIV medications like ritonavir, nelfinavir, or cobicistat
- Medications for low heart rate or respiratory problems
Alcohol & Driving
Be cautious with activities that require alertness until you know how this medication affects you.
Alcohol
Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.
Driving and Operating Machinery
Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools until you know how Enerzair Breezhaler affects you.
Storage
Store capsules in the original blister pack to protect from moisture and light. Do not store above 30°C. Keep in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture, or sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom, near a sink, in the car, or on window sills. Keep out of reach of children. Dispose of the Breezhaler inhaler after 30 days of use.
Overdose Information
If you think you have used too much Enerzair Breezhaler, seek urgent medical attention immediately. Phone the Poisons Information Centre (13 11 26), contact your doctor, or go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital, even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Enerzair Breezhaler is a maintenance treatment that should be used regularly every day to prevent asthma attacks. It’s not for immediate relief of acute asthma symptoms.
The medication information doesn’t specify food restrictions. Take it at about the same time each day as directed by your doctor.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Always follow your doctor’s instructions and consult them before stopping treatment.
Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol. They can advise you about any precautions needed.
If you miss your dose at the usual time, inhale it as soon as possible, then take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take more than one dose in a day or double up on doses.
No, do not use Enerzair Breezhaler for acute asthma symptoms or sudden breathing problems. You should have a separate rescue inhaler for emergencies.
After inhalation, rinse your mouth with water without swallowing. This helps prevent potential side effects like white tongue or throat irritation.
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.