Aerobidol Patient Counseling Information

Information for the patient: For instructions on the proper use of Aerobidol Inhaler and to attain the maximum improvement in asthma symptoms, the patient or the parent/ guardian of the patient should receive, read, and follow the accompanying patient information and instructions carefully. In addition, patients being treated with Aerobidol Inhaler should receive the following information and instructions. This information is intended to aid the patient in the safe and effective use of the medication. It is not a disclosure of all possible adverse or intended effects.
Aerobidol Inhaler should be stored upright at controlled room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) and protected from light. Aerobidol Inhaler should not be refrigerated or frozen.
Do not use the inhalation more frequently than recommended. The dose or frequency of the inhalation aerosol should not be increased without patients consulting their doctors. If treatment with the inhalation aerosol becomes less effective for symptomatic relief, their symptoms become worse, and/or patients need to use the product more frequently than usual, seek medical attention immediately.
Advise patients who are pregnant or breast-feeding to contact their doctors about the use of the inhalation. Appropriate use of the inhalation includes an understanding of the way it should be administered.
Instruct patients to avoid spraying ipratropium in or around the eyes. Caution patients to avoid spraying the aerosol into their eyes and advise them that this may result in precipitation or worsening of narrow-angle glaucoma, mydriasis, eye pain or discomfort, temporary blurring of vision, visual halos, or colored images in association with red eyes from conjunctival and corneal congestion. Advise patients that should any combination of these symptoms develop, they should consult their doctors immediately.
While taking the inhalation aerosol, other inhaled drugs should not be used unless prescribed.
Remind patients that the inhalation should be used consistently as prescribed throughout the course of therapy.
Read the following text carefully before you start to use.
The parts of your inhaler: There are 2 main parts to your inhaler the metal canister that holds the medicine and the plastic actuator that sprays the medicine from the canister.
The inhaler also has a dust cap that covers the mouthpiece of the actuator.
Do not use the actuator with a canister of medicine from any other inhaler. And do not use with an actuator from any other inhaler.
How to use your inhaler: Testing your inhaler: 1. When using the inhaler for the first time, test that it is working. Remove the mouthpiece cover by gently squeezing the sides with your thumb and forefinger and pull apart.
2. Point the mouthpiece away from you and press the canister to release a puff into the air. If you have not used the inhaler for more than 3 days, release two puffs of medicine into the air.
Using your inhaler: It is important to start to breathe as slowly as possible just before using your inhaler. 1. Stand or sit upright when using your inhaler.
2. Remove the mouthpiece cover. Check inside and outside to make sure that the mouthpiece is clean and free of objects.
3. Depress the valve twice (if the inhaler has not been for more than 3 days the valve has to be actuated once to twice).
4. Hold the inhaler upright with your thumb on the base, below the mouthpiece. Breathe out as far as is comfortable. Do not breathe in again yet.
5. Place the mouthpiece in your mouth between your teeth. Close your lips around it. Do not bite.
6. Breathe in through your mouth. Just after starting to breathe in, press down on the top of the canister to release a puff of medicine. Do this while still breathing in steadily and deeply.
7. Hold your breath, take the inhaler from your mouth and your finger from the top of the inhaler. Continue holding your breath for a few seconds, or as long as is comfortable.
8. If your doctor has told you to take two puffs, wait about half a minute before you take another puff by repeating steps 3 to 7.
9. After use always replace the mouthpiece cover straight away to keep out dust. Replace the cover by firmly pushing and clicking into position.
Cleaning your inhaler: To stop your inhaler blocking, it is important to clean it at least once a week.
To clean your inhaler: Remove the mouthpiece cover.
Do not remove the metal canister from the plastic casing at any time.
Wipe the inside and outside of the mouthpiece and the plastic casing with a dry cloth or tissue.
Replace the mouthpiece cover.
Do not put the metal canister in water.