FOR US CONSUMERS
GETTING STARTED
WHAT YOU NEED TO BEGIN TREATMENT
Starting a new treatment comes with a lot of questions—that’s totally understandable. Now that you have a prescription for BEVESPI AEROSPHERE, you may be wondering what it is, how to use your inhaler, and what resources are available to you to help manage your COPD symptoms.
ABOUT BEVESPI AEROSPHERE
BEVESPI AEROSPHERE is a maintenance inhaler that combines 2 medicines in one inhaler that should be taken every day (2 puffs, twice a day). One medicine relaxes the smooth muscles around the airways and the other helps prevent those muscles from tightening. Remember, it is not a rescue inhaler and is not used to treat sudden COPD symptoms.
Sticking with BEVESPI AEROSPHERE
If your doctor prescribed BEVESPI AEROSPHERE, it’s important to take it every day, as prescribed, to help you breathe better.
Why do some people have more than one inhaler?
If you have COPD, you may have two types of inhalers, one known as a rescue inhaler and another known as a maintenance or controller inhaler.
- Rescue medications are taken as needed and help provide quick, short-term relief of symptoms
- Maintenance or controller medications are taken daily to help control or prevent COPD symptoms
How to use BEVESPI AEROSPHERE
BEVESPI AEROSPHERE should be taken as 2 puffs in the morning and 2 puffs in the evening, every day. Do not use more often than prescribed.
For more information, check out this Quick Guide to BEVESPI AEROSPHERE.
Using your inhaler
It’s important to learn how to use your BEVESPI AEROSPHERE inhaler correctly.
Your BEVESPI AEROSPHERE inhaler should last 30 days when taken two puffs, twice a day.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
- BEVESPI AEROSPHERE combines an anticholinergic, glycopyrrolate, and a long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (LABA) medicine, formoterol fumarate. LABA medicines, such as formoterol, when used alone can increase the risk of serious asthma-related events, including hospitalizations and death from asthma problems. When an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) and LABA are used together, this risk is not significantly increased
- BEVESPI AEROSPHERE is not for the treatment of asthma. It is not known if BEVESPI AEROSPHERE is safe and effective in people with asthma
- Do not use BEVESPI AEROSPHERE to treat sudden symptoms of COPD. Always have a rescue inhaler with you to treat sudden symptoms
- Do not use BEVESPI AEROSPHERE if you are allergic to glycopyrrolate, formoterol fumarate, or to any of the ingredients in BEVESPI AEROSPHERE
- Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take and about all your health conditions
- Do not use BEVESPI AEROSPHERE more often than prescribed
- Do not take BEVESPI AEROSPHERE with other medicines that contain a LABA or an anticholinergic for any reason
- Call your healthcare provider or get medical care right away if:
- Your breathing problems get worse
- You need to use your rescue inhaler more often than usual or your rescue inhaler doesn’t work as well at relieving symptoms
BEVESPI AEROSPHERE can cause serious side effects, including:
- Sudden breathing problems immediately after inhaling your medicine
- Serious allergic reactions. Call your healthcare provider or get emergency medical care if you get any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: rash; hives; swelling of the face, mouth and tongue; breathing problems
- Fast or irregular heartbeat, increased blood pressure, chest pain
- Tremor or nervousness
- New or worsened eye problems, including acute narrow-angle glaucoma. Symptoms may include: eye pain or discomfort, nausea or vomiting, blurred vision, seeing halos or bright colors around lights, and red eyes. If you have these symptoms, call your healthcare provider right away before taking another dose
- New or worsened urinary retention. Symptoms may include difficulty urinating, painful urination, urinating frequently, or urinating in a weak stream or drips. If you have any of these symptoms, stop taking BEVESPI AEROSPHERE and call your healthcare provider right away
- High blood sugar or low blood potassium
Common side effects of BEVESPI AEROSPHERE include urinary tract infection and cough. Tell your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
APPROVED USE
BEVESPI AEROSPHERE is a prescription medicine used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. BEVESPI AEROSPHERE is used as 2 inhalations, 2 times each day in the morning and in the evening, to improve symptoms of COPD for better breathing. Do not use BEVESPI AEROSPHERE to treat sudden symptoms of COPD; it won't replace a rescue inhaler. BEVESPI AEROSPHERE is not for the treatment of asthma.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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This site is intended for US Consumers only.
The information on this Web site should not take the place of talking with your doctor or health care professional. If you have any questions about your condition, or if you would like more information about BEVESPI AEROSPHERE or COPD, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Only you and your doctor can decide if BEVESPI AEROSPHERE is right for you.
