2 PUFFS OF BEVESPI AEROSPHERE TWICE A DAY, EVERY DAY


COPD is a chronic condition that requires your attention every day.
That’s why you should take BEVESPI AEROSPHERE exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It’s important that you don’t miss a dose or take more doses than prescribed. If you do miss a dose, take your next dose at the same time you normally do. Don’t stop using BEVESPI AEROSPHERE unless your health care provider tells you to, because your symptoms might come back.
Remember, BEVESPI AEROSPHERE will not replace a rescue inhaler for sudden COPD symptoms.
To use BEVESPI AEROSPHERE effectively:
To use BEVESPI AEROSPHERE effectively:
Do not take more than 4 puffs a day
Do not use more than twice a day
Your inhaler should last you 30 days if you are taking 2 puffs twice a day
Use the dose indicator to monitor your doses
You might already be familiar with the BEVESPI AEROSPHERE inhaler, which is a pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI)—a commonly used device similar to other inhalers you may have used. However, it’s important to remember that BEVESPI AEROSPHERE is a maintenance medication for long-term treatment of COPD and does not replace a rescue inhaler for sudden symptoms.
Before starting BEVESPI AEROSPHERE, make sure you read the Instructions for Use that comes with your prescription. If you have any questions about the directions, ask your health care provider.
PREPARING YOUR INHALER
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Take your inhaler out of the foil pouch. Throw the foil pouch away, along with the drying packet that came with it. There are...
Parts of your BEVESPI AEROSPHERE inhaler:
There are five main components of your inhaler: the Cap, the Mouthpiece, the Actuator, the Canister, and the Dose Indicator.
Before you start using your 30-day inhaler, it’s important that you understand how the dose indicator on your inhaler works.
Make sure that the pointer on the dose indicator is pointing to the right of the “120” mark in the display window.
After 10 puffs are delivered, the pointer will point to 120. This means that there are 120 puffs of medicine left in the canister.
After you take 10 more puffs, the pointer will be pointing between 100 and 120, meaning there are 110 puffs left in the canister.
And 10 puffs after that, the pointer will point to 100, meaning 100 puffs are left.
The dose indicator display window will continue to move after every 10 puffs. The number in the dose indicator display window will continue to change after every 20 puffs. The color in the dose indicator display window will change to red when there are only 20 puffs of medicine left in your inhaler.
Now let’s review priming.
PRIMING YOUR INHALER FOR THE FIRST TIME
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To prime your inhaler, remove the cap from the mouthpiece and make sure it’s clear and free of any objects. Hold the...
inhaler in the upright position, pointing away from your face, and shake the inhaler well.
Now, press down firmly on the center of the dose indicator until the canister stops moving in the actuator, to release a puff of medicine from the mouthpiece. You may hear a soft click as the indicator counts down.
Repeat these priming steps 3 more times. Don’t forget to shake the inhaler well before each priming puff. After priming 4 times, the dose indicator should be pointing to the right of the “120” and your inhaler is now ready to use.
USING YOUR INHALER
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STEP 1. Remove the cap from the mouthpiece and shake the inhaler well before each use...
STEP 2. Hold the inhaler with the mouthpiece pointing towards you and breathe out as fully as you comfortably can through your mouth.
STEP 3. Close your lips around the mouthpiece. Tilt your head back, keeping your tongue below the mouthpiece.
STEP 4. While breathing in deeply and slowly, press down on the center of the dose indicator until the canister stops moving in the actuator and a puff of medicine is released. Then, stop pressing the dose indicator.
STEP 5. When you have finished breathing in, remove the mouthpiece from your mouth and hold your breath as long as you comfortably can, up to 10 seconds. Then, breathe out gently.
Now, repeat the steps above to take your second puff of BEVESPI AEROSPHERE. Then, replace the cap over the mouthpiece right away after use.
CLEANING YOUR INHALER
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It is very important that you clean your inhaler 1 time each week to prevent medicine from building up and blocking the spray...
through the mouthpiece.
STEP 1. Take the canister out of the actuator and remove the cap from the mouthpiece. Don’t clean the canister or let it get wet.
STEP 2. Hold the actuator under the faucet and run warm water through it for about 30 seconds. Then turn it upside down and rinse it again through the mouthpiece for about 30 seconds.
STEP 3. Shake off as much water from the actuator as you can, and look into the actuator and mouthpiece to make sure any medicine build-up has been completely washed away. If there is any build-up, repeat step 2 and this step.
STEP 4. Let the actuator air-dry overnight. Remember not to put the canister back into the actuator if it’s still wet.
STEP 5. When the actuator is dry, gently press the canister down in the actuator. Don’t press too hard or it could cause a puff of medicine to be released.
After each cleaning, it’s important to re-prime your inhaler. This is done by pressing down on the center of the dose indicator 2 times to release a total of 2 puffs into the air, away from your face. Don't forget to shake the inhaler well before each re-priming puff. Your inhaler is now ready to use.
If you do not use your BEVESPI AEROSPHERE for more than 7 days, you will need to re-prime before use, as described above.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about your BEVESPI AEROSPHERE Inhaler. If you have any questions, be sure to ask your health care professional.
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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.
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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.