Tudorza Pressair (aclidinium bromide inhalation powder)

Tudorza® Pressair® (aclidinium bromide inhalation powder) is a prescription drug used to treat some people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). People with COPD may take Tudorza Pressair over time to relieve COPD-linked bronchospasms. Bronchospasms are when muscles in your lungs tighten, which causes breathing problems.^1,2

Tudorza Pressair is a medicine in powder form that is inhaled by mouth through an inhaler. Tudorza Pressair® is a long-term (maintenance) treatment. It is not a rescue medicine. That means it should not be used for treating sudden breathing problems.¹

What are the ingredients in Tudorza Pressair?

The active ingredient in Tudorza Pressair is aclidinium bromide.¹

How does Tudorza Pressair work?

COPD can cause symptoms such as:³

• Mucus
• Wheezing
• Cough
• Chest tightness
• Shortness of breath

Tudorza belongs to a class of drugs called long-acting muscarinic antagonists or LAMAs. LAMAs work by blocking the action of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine. This process relaxes muscles in the airways, which reduces the symptoms of COPD. Specifically, it targets the M3 receptor in the smooth muscle of the airways of the lungs, leading to bronchodilation, or widening of the airways.^1,3

What are the possible side effects?

The most common side effects include:¹

• Headache
• Cold symptoms
• Cough

Tudorza Pressair may also cause serious side effects, including:^1,3

• Urinary retention, which could be severe
• New or worsened increased pressure in the eyes (glaucoma)
• Allergic reactions like rash, hives, or breathing problems

Call 9-1-1 if your breathing suddenly worsens after taking Tudorza Pressair.¹

These are not all the possible side effects of Tudorza Pressair. Talk to your doctor about what to expect when taking Tudorza Pressair. You also should call your doctor if you have any changes that concern you when taking Tudorza Pressair.¹

Other things to know

Before starting treatment with Tudorza Pressair, tell your doctor if you have:^1,3

• Kidney problems
• Eye problems, including glaucoma
• Bladder or prostate problems

Taking too much Tudorza Pressair can lead to severe or life-threatening effects. Take Tudorza Pressair as directed. Do not take more than you are prescribed.^1,3

People who are allergic to milk proteins should not take Tudorza Pressair. It should also not be used with other drugs that contain anticholinergics.¹

There is not enough data to know if Tudorza Pressair is safe to use when pregnant or breastfeeding. Before using this drug, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. They can help you decide if Tudorza Pressair is right for you.¹

Tudorza Pressair can cause or worsen a condition called narrow-angle glaucoma. This condition can threaten your vision. Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms:¹

• Your eyes hurt
• Your eyes feel weird
• Your vision is blurry
• You see rings or colors around things
• Your eyes are red and swollen

If you have trouble urinating or it hurts when you urinate, contact your doctor. Tudorza Pressair can cause urine blockage, which can be serious.¹

Keep Tudorza Pressair in a cool, dry place.¹

Tudorza Pressair is not a rescue inhaler. If you have trouble breathing, Tudorza Pressair will not work right away. Talk to your doctor about rescue inhalers for quick relief of trouble breathing.^1,3

Before beginning treatment for COPD, tell your doctor about all your health conditions and any other drugs, vitamins, or supplements you are taking. This includes over-the-counter drugs.¹

For more information, read the full prescribing information of Tudorza Pressair.