Aclidinium: how to take it safely
Eklira Genuair
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Keeps the airways open in COPD and prevents breathlessness. It is not for sudden attacks.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Use the device as your health worker showed you.
When to take it
Use it twice a day, about 12 hours apart.
Take it with
Not applicable.
What to avoid
- Using it for sudden attacks. Use your reliever inhaler instead.
- Tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, an enlarged prostate or heart problems.
Possible side effects
Headache, cough, a stuffy nose, diarrhoea.
Get help if
Eye pain with blurred vision, palpitations, trouble passing urine or worsening breathlessness: get urgent help.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.