How To Use FORADIL®
Follow the "4P" steps below to use the
FORADIL
®
AEROLIZER
®. Or, if you prefer, watch the new
animated demonstration,
"Using
the AEROLIZER®"
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1. Peel paper backing from blister
card.
- Push capsule through remaining foil IMMEDIATELY BEFORE
USE.
- Pull off inhaler cover and twist open mouthpiece. (The arrow on
the mouthpiece shows you which way to twist it.)
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2. Put capsule in
AEROLIZER® Inhaler chamber and twist
mouthpiece closed. NEVER PLACE CAPSULE DIRECTLY INTO
MOUTHPIECE. |
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3. Press both side buttons ONCE ONLY and
release, with AEROLIZER® Inhaler held
upright.
- You'll hear a click as the capsule is
punctured.
- RELEASE the buttons, or capsule will not spin.
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4. Place mouth on mouthpiece, and tilt
head back slightly, after fully exhaling.
- Hold AEROLIZER® Inhaler with
blue buttons pointing sideways, and inhale.
- Breathe in fast, steadily, and deeply. As the medicine is
released, you'll experience a sweet taste and hear a whirring noise. (If you
don't, the capsule may be stuck; just tap on side of
AEROLIZER® Inhaler to loosen the
capsule, and inhale again. Do not press the side buttons again.)
- Remove AEROLIZER®
Inhaler from your mouth and hold your breath for as long as you
comfortably can. Exhale.
- Open AEROLIZER® Inhaler to
see if any powder remains. If it does, repeat step.
- Discard empty capsule.
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Patients who are having difficulty affording Schering-Plough medications can call the Schering-Plough Cares Patient Assistance Program at 1-800-656-9485 to see if they qualify for assistance.
Or visit www.pparx.org for additional information.
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Indications
FORADIL® AEROLIZER® is for the long-term, twice-daily (morning and evening) administration in the maintenance treatment of bronchoconstriction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. FORADIL® AEROLIZER® is for the maintenance treatment of asthma in those 5 years and older when taken on a long-term, twice-daily basis. FORADIL® AEROLIZER® should only be used as additional therapy for patients not adequately controlled on other asthma controller medications.
FORADIL® AEROLIZER® is not indicated for patients whose asthma can be managed by occasional use of fast-acting rescue inhalers.
FORADIL® AEROLIZER® is also for the acute prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) in those 5 years of age and older when administered on an occasional, as-needed basis at least 15 minutes before exercise.
Important Safety Information on FORADIL®
FORADIL® belongs to a class of medications known as long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonists or LABAs. In patients with asthma, LABAs may increase the chance of asthma related death. Therefore, FORADIL® should only be used as additional therapy for patients not adequately controlled on other asthma controller medications.
In COPD clinical trials, the most common adverse events reported with FORADIL® AEROLIZER® were upper respiratory infection, back pain, and sore throat.
In asthma clinical trials, the most common adverse events reported with FORADIL® AEROLIZER® were viral infection, bronchitis, and chest infection.
FORADIL® capsules should only be inhaled orally using the AEROLIZER® inhaler. The capsules should not be swallowed.
FORADIL® AEROLIZER® should not be used to treat acute symptoms. Acute symptoms should be treated with fast-acting rescue inhalers. Do not use more than one capsule twice daily. FORADIL® AEROLIZER® should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular disorders. FORADIL® AEROLIZER® is not a substitute for inhaled or oral corticosteroids and, in the treatment of asthma, they should not be stopped or reduced at the time FORADIL® AEROLIZER® is initiated.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see additional important product information.
Patients who are having difficulty affording Schering-Plough medications can call the Schering-Plough Cares Patient Assistance Program at 1-800-656-9485 to see if they qualify for assistance. Or visit www.pparx.org for additional information.