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Administration PIL
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Respimat Inhaler - Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications
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Before taking Respimat Inhaler , what precautions must I follow?
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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.
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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.
Daily use after loading
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.
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What should I do if I overdose?
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