Tiotropium and olodaterol (Inhalation)
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 10, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Stiolto Respimat
Available Dosage Forms:
- Spray
Therapeutic Class: Bronchodilator
Pharmacologic Class: Tiotropium
Uses for tiotropium and olodaterol
Tiotropium and olodaterol combination is used as long-term maintenance treatment in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis or emphysema.
Olodaterol and tiotropium belongs to the family of medicines known as bronchodilators. Bronchodilators are breathed in through the mouth to help open up the bronchial tubes (air passages) in the lungs. It is taken by inhalation (an inhaler) and will increase the flow of air into the lungs.
Tiotropium and olodaterol is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using tiotropium and olodaterol
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For tiotropium and olodaterol, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to tiotropium and olodaterol or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of inhaled tiotropium and olodaterol combination in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of inhaled tiotropium and olodaterol combination in the elderly.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking tiotropium and olodaterol, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using tiotropium and olodaterol with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.
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- Acebutolol
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