Uses of Yupelri

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1. What is Yupelri?

What is Yupelri? The drug Yupelri has the main ingredient Revefenacin, which is prepared in the form of a solution. Revfenacin is an anticholinergic bronchodilator. Anticholinergic drugs help the muscles around the airways in the lungs relax. Yupelri works by relaxing the muscles in the airways to help prevent wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath.
Yupelri is a prescription medication and is indicated for use in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

2. How to use Yupelri

Dosage and Administration: The usual adult dosage for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is one vial of 175 mcg once daily, administered through a nebulizer with a mouthpiece.
You need to use Yupelri exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not mix this medication with other medications in the medication cup of the nebulizer.
Do not stop using Yupelri suddenly, unless directed by your doctor. Stopping anticholinergics suddenly can make your condition worse.
Overdose: Symptoms of an overdose may include nausea, vomiting, vision problems, difficulty urinating, or feeling light-headed. Patients need to go to the nearest medical facility for treatment if you experience an overdose or have symptoms of an overdose.

3. The side effects of the drug Yupelri

Using Yupelri can cause mild to severe side effects including:
Get emergency medical help if you have any signs of an allergic reaction to Yupelri such as: Rash; shortness of breath; swelling of the face, swelling of the lips, swelling of the tongue or throat; severe abdominal pain; may faint. Tell your doctor right away if you have side effects such as: wheezing, choking or other breathing problems after using this medicine; blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or redness, or seeing halos around lights; painful or difficult urination; or difficulty urinating. Other more common side effects may include: headache; back pain or cold-like symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, cough, sore throat. This is not a complete list of Yupelri side effects. If you experience other side effects while taking the drug, you should notify your doctor for advice.

4. Things to note when taking Yupelri

This medicine is not indicated for use if you are allergic to Revefenacin and do not use it for people under 18 years of age.
Before taking this medicine, to make sure Yupelri is safe, tell your doctor if you have ever: Have glaucoma ; problems with urination; prostate enlargement ; or liver disease. You also need to let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Yupelri is not an emergency medicine for bronchospasm. People only use quick-acting inhalers during an attack and need medical attention if breathing problems get worse quickly.
Drug Interactions with Yupelri: You should tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially those for depression, anxiety, mood disorders or mental illness; cold or allergy medicine (Benadryl and others); Parkinson's disease medicine; medicines to treat stomach problems, motion sickness or irritable bowel syndrome; medicine to treat an overactive bladder; or other asthma medications, bronchodilators.
Store Yupelri in a foil bag at room temperature. Use this medicine immediately after opening. Throw away the unused medicine bag before the expiration date on the label. Do not use the medicine if you notice a change in color or if it looks cloudy.
Yupelri is a prescription medication indicated for prolonged use to prevent bronchospasm. You need to use it exactly as prescribed and if there is any abnormality, you should immediately notify your doctor for advice.
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References: drugs.com, webmd.com, yupelri.com