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Respimat Inhaler

Drug Class:	Commonly Known As:	Category:
Administration PIL		Adult, Children

Respimat Inhaler - Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications

What side effects can Respimat Inhaler cause?

Before taking Respimat Inhaler, what precautions must I follow?

What food or medicine must I avoid when I take Respimat Inhaler?

Respimat Inhaler - Dosage and How to Use

How should Respimat Inhaler be used?

Respimat inhalers are soft mist inhalers which create a mist of medication upon pressing down the dose-release button, without the use of a propellant.
Loading before first use

Steps	Description
1	Keep the cap close.
2	Remove the clear base by pressing the safety catch button and pulling off the base with your other hand. Be careful not to touch the piercing element.
3	Insert the narrow end of your medication cartridge into the inhaler.
4	Place the medication cartridge against a flat surface and push down firmly on the inhaler until the medication cartridge clicks into place.
5	Replace the clear base by aligning the notch with the safety catch button and slide together until it clicks.
6	Hold the Respimat inhaler upright and turn the clear base in the direction of the arrows on the label until it clicks (half a turn).
7	Open the plastic cap fully.
8	Point the inhaler toward the ground and press the dark grey dose-release button. A mist should be released. Close the cap.
9	If you do not see a mist, repeat steps 6 to 8 until you see a mist.
10	Repeat steps 6 to 8 until a total of 4 mists are seen.
11	Your inhaler is now ready to be used.

Steps	Description
1	With the cap closed, turn the clear base in the direction of the arrows on the label until it clicks (half a turn).
2	Open the plastic cap fully.
3	Breathe out slowly and fully with your mouth.
4	Close your lips around the mouthpiece without covering the air vents which are at the base of the mouthpiece).
5	Point the inhaler to the back of your throat. While taking a slow, deep breath through your mouth, press the dark grey dose-release button and continue to breathe in slowly for as long as you can.
6	Hold your breath for 10 seconds or for as long as comfortable. Breathe out slowly and gently through your mouth, away from the inhaler. Replace the cap after use.
7	Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you require another dose.
8	If you have not used the Respimat inhaler for more than 7 days, release one puff towards the ground before using the inhaler.
9	If you have not used the Respimat inhaler for more than 21 days, repeat the loading steps before use.

Wipe the mouthpiece inside and out with a damp cloth once a week. Do not remove the medication cartridge.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

What should I do if I overdose?

Respimat Inhaler - Additional Information

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