The usual Tudorza Pressair dosage for COPD is 1 inhalation twice daily. Specific dosages may vary depending on your individual symptoms and other medications you take. It’s important to use the Tudorza Pressair dosage your doctor prescribes.

Tudorza Pressair is prescribed for adults for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This means it’s used to routinely help manage symptoms of COPD. The drug comes as a powder that you inhale through the mouthpiece of an inhaler device.

The active ingredient in Tudorza Pressair is aclidinium bromide inhalation powder. Tudorza Pressair belongs to a group of drugs called anticholinergics.

This article describes the dosage of Tudorza Pressair, its strength, and how to inhale it.

The following information describes the dosage commonly used or recommended for Tudorza Pressair. In some cases, doctors may adjust your dosage from what’s mentioned here. But be sure to use the dosage your doctor prescribes for you. They’ll determine the best dosage to fit your needs.

Tudorza Pressair form

Tudorza Pressair is available as a powder in a metered inhaler device. This means the device delivers a measured dose with each puff (inhalation) using the mouthpiece. The inhaler device also counts down the number of doses left after you inhale each dose.

One dose is 1 puff.

Tudorza Pressair strength

Tudorza Pressair comes in one strength of 400 micrograms (mcg).

Tudorza Pressair is approved for the maintenance treatment of COPD in adults. The typical Tudorza Pressair dosage is 1 inhalation twice daily. It’s recommended to space each dose apart by 12 hours.

Always follow your doctor’s instructions. Notify them if you experience any side effects that may prevent you from using your medication.

Your doctor or pharmacist will give you specific instructions for using Tudorza Pressair. Typically, recommendations for using Tudorza Pressair include the following:

  • Try to space your doses apart by 12 hours.
  • Do not take any other medicines that contain an anticholinergic. Your doctor or pharmacist can verify whether any of your other medicines are anticholinergic medicines.
  • Before inhaling your dose, breathe out fully, but not into the inhaler device.
  • When inhaling your dose, take a strong, deep breath and hold it.
  • Once you remove the device from your mouth, continue holding your breath as long as possible. This helps the drug reach your lungs.

How long do you use Tudorza Pressair?

Tudorza Pressair is usually a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that it’s safe and effective for your condition, you’ll likely use it long term.

Do not use more Tudorza Pressair than your doctor prescribes, as this can lead to harmful effects.

What to do in case you use too much Tudorza Pressair

Call your doctor right away if you think you’ve used too much Tudorza Pressair. You can also call 800-222-1222 to reach America’s Poison Centers or use its online resource. But if you have severe symptoms, immediately call 911 (or your local emergency number). Or go to the nearest emergency room.

What should I do if I miss a dose of Tudorza Pressair?

If you miss a dose of Tudorza Pressair, you can skip the missed dose. Then take your next dose at the usual time.

Do not take 2 doses at one time to make up for a missed dose.

What should I do if I have sudden symptoms of COPD?

Tudorza Pressair is used only for the maintenance treatment of COPD. It does not relieve symptoms of COPD that occur suddenly.

If you have sudden COPD symptoms, use a rescue inhaler medication to treat them. But if you continue to have shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, call 911 right away.

Your doctor can prescribe a rescue inhaler medicine if you don’t have one.

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