For chronic lung disease (COPD).
Brand Name(s): Yupelri
Generic Name: Revefenacin
Instructions
Always inspect the medicine before using.
The liquid should be clear and colorless.
Always inspect medicine before using. Do not use if it is cloudy or has particles in it.
Keep the medicine at room temperature. Avoid heat and direct light.
DO NOT take this medicine by mouth.
This medicine must be used with a machine called a "nebulizer." This changes medicine into a mist you can breathe in. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist which nebulizer will work with your medicine.
Carefully follow instructions for mixing the medicine before use.
Do not combine with other medicines in the nebulizer.
Ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist to show you how to use this medicine correctly.
If another inhaled medicine needs to be used, wait at least one minute before using the next medicine.
Do not suddenly stop using this medicine. Stopping suddenly could cause your breathing to become worse.
It is important that you keep taking each dose of this medicine on time even if you are feeling well.
If you forget to take a dose on time, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, do not take the missed dose. Return to your normal schedule. Do not take 2 doses at one time.
Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist to show you how to clean the nebulizer to prevent infections.
Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.
Do not share this medicine with anyone who has not been prescribed this medicine.
Keep all appointments for medical exams and tests while on this medicine.
Do not take the medicine more than once during 24 hours.
Cautions
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.
Do not use the medication any more than instructed.
Be very careful not to spray the medicine into your eyes. Wash your hands thoroughly before touching your eyes.
Your ability to stay alert or to react quickly may be impaired by this medicine. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you.
Avoid smoking while on this medicine. Smoking may increase your risk for stroke, heart attack, blood clots, high blood pressure, and other diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
Tell the doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding.
If this medicine causes more wheezing or makes it harder to breathe, stop the medicine. Get medical help right away.
Do not use this medicine during an asthma attack. It will not stop an attack once it has started.
Side Effects
The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.
If you have any of the following side effects, you may be getting too much medicine. Please contact your doctor to let them know about these side effects.
- dizziness
- nausea and vomiting
Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:
- eye pain or redness
- shortness of breath
- difficulty or discomfort urinating
- blurring or changes of vision
A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.
Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This document tells you briefly how to take your medicine, but it does not tell you all there is to know about it. Your doctor or pharmacist may give you other documents about your medicine. Please talk to them if you have any questions. Always follow their advice.
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