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Inhaled aclidinium is a product for long-term treatment in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Medicines that are inhaled through the mouth help dilate the bronchial tubes. At the same time, it helps patients reduce cough, difficulty breathing and improve tracheal circulation.
1. Those who are at risk of effects when using drugs should be aware of
Lung disease can take many forms, including difficulty breathing, damage to the air sacs, and inflammation of the air ducts. In which, chronic bronchitis or emphysema may be the manifestations that deserve attention. With lung problems that narrow the airways, your doctor may choose aclidinium to help improve airway dilation. However, this drug needs to be taken regularly for a long time, because when the COPD syndrome occurs, it will be more difficult to relieve.
1.1 People who are allergic to the ingredients of the drug The safety level of the product cannot be absolutely guaranteed, so some special subjects will be affected by the ingredients or reduce the effectiveness when used. It is best to consult your doctor's instructions for using the product to regularly check and quickly control dangerous problems. With aclidinium, the patient may be allergic to the composition of the drug. You need to keep this in mind when your doctor prescribes it for a reasonable treatment or changes to another product with the same treatment.
1.2 Target group: pregnant women, young children and the elderly Elderly people, young children and pregnant women are the most vulnerable groups when taking wrong drugs. Although in these subjects, the present study did not conclude any serious adverse effects.
Inhaled aclidinium is not recommended in very young children, so doctors usually do not prescribe it. Children will only be able to use the medicine when the doctor cannot find an alternative. Elderly people can use it when it is urgent, but they may be more sensitive to the drug, so care should be taken. Pregnant women always have concerns about affecting the baby, so they need to weigh the risks and health conditions to have the most appropriate solution.
2. Inhaled aclidinium interacts with drugs and foods
2.1 Drug interactions due to taking more than one drug When taking drugs, it is necessary to avoid combining more than one drug at the same time because they have the risk of canceling each other out. In case that interaction creates negative chemicals, it will seriously affect the health and treatment process of the patient. In case of drug interactions, the doctor will consider the use and adjust the dose accordingly. In some cases, it will be necessary to take preventive measures to protect the patient's health when necessary. Therefore, you need to be closely monitored by a medical professional and constantly check your health while using aclidinium medicine.
Interactions of this inhaler with other drugs may not be apparent or visible. But when it is determined that there are abnormal symptoms, the patient should notify the doctor to conduct an examination. During the period of using the drug, you must not arbitrarily use it with other drugs. If you are prescribed some of the following medicines ask again to consider taking one or two and change the dosage accordingly:
Amifampridine Bupropion Clozapine Donepezil Glucagon Glycopyrrolate Glycopyrronium Tosylate Methacholine Quetiapine Quetiapine Revefenacin Scopolamine Secretin Human Tiotropium. 2.2 Interactions caused by food Except for interactions when taking two drugs at the same time, unhealthy foods also affect the effects of drugs and health. Some unhealthy foods with alcohol or stimulants should be eliminated, even if you are in good health. Smoking is no exception, because the nicotine component in smoke is an enemy to the lungs of both smokers and inhalers.
3. Side effects and some medical history to note
Medical problems for the patient after taking aclidinium may be more serious if you have had one of the following problems before taking it:
Have a history of allergy to atropine Enlarged glands prostate Elevated eye pressure Difficulty urinating Urinary tract obstruction Cow protein allergy Bronchospasm People with liver problems... In addition to medical history, side effects can also appear in people who are not lying down. in the above case. When the drug reacts, it can cause some symptoms for the patient such as:
High fever Muscle aches and pains in the head area Inflammation in the throat, runny nose leading to difficulty breathing due to nasal congestion Weak body often fatigue Besides However, studies say that although rare, you also need to pay attention to a few signs such as:
Bladder pain, cloudy or bloody urine color Pain in the chest or whole body Sudden chills Shock still causes fainting... Extremely rare side effects often endanger the circulatory system and reduce body function. Therefore, you need to pay attention to periodically check your health to ensure that any abnormal symptoms are detected. According to analysis from studies, patients can have vision impairment leading to blurred vision or blindness. This is a dangerous reaction that can affect all organs, not just the eyes. You need to pay attention to avoid being negatively affected by reducing your ability to recover later.
The side effects of the drug are for reference only, because they are found in experiments and actual patients. Some other effects may be more dangerous but have not been detected, so it is necessary to pay attention to avoid causing serious danger to the patient's death. Please note that when the body falls into fatigue or shows signs of pain, it is necessary to quickly go to the medical office for examination and examination for the fastest screening and treatment.
4. Instructions for use of inhaled aclidinium medicine
Inhaled aclidinium is a product for the treatment of bronchial obstruction, especially COPD. Once the disease is invasive, the medication won't work, and it's often preventive and curative when it's not yet present. Therefore, the medication that relieves a COPD attack should be prescribed by a doctor instead, not this drug. This is also a point to note, because using this drug will not reduce contractions but also endanger the patient's health.
Follow your doctor's instructions As an inhaler, aclidinium should be taken as directed by your doctor. The time and dosage of use can follow the manufacturer's instructions or adjust accordingly according to the pathology. When using drugs, it is necessary to pay attention not to quit halfway to avoid making the body become addicted to the drug and increase the risk of side effects, and when using the drug again, it will lose its effectiveness compared to the original.
Avoid opening the medicine bag if not in use The medicine will be placed in a sealed bag you need to put in the inhaler and open the bag before use. It should be noted that only use immediately after opening the bag to avoid the drug composition being changed. How to use the inhaler you can ask your doctor or pharmacist for detailed instructions on what to do.
Insert the medicine bag into the inhaler and spray 2 times before taking The dose of this medicine depends on the patient and the disease condition. You should ask your doctor about this carefully to ensure the drug's effectiveness. Normally, patients who are being treated will be sprayed 1-2 times / day in the morning or evening. Each spray should not exceed 0.4 mg of aclidinium bromide and the applications should be spaced 12 hours apart. In case you forget, you can skip the missed dose and continue taking it at the same time as before, without increasing the dose or taking it in a row.
A few cases of patients have been recorded at risk of anaphylaxis or allergic reactions after taking the drug, even life-threatening. Anytime you experience unusual symptoms, tell the doctor who has taken aclidinium and quickly go to the hospital for a checkup.
Inhaled aclidinium is a product for long-term treatment in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Medicines that are inhaled through the mouth help dilate the bronchial tubes. At the same time, it helps patients reduce cough, difficulty breathing and improve tracheal circulation. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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