Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, maintenance:
Note: Depending on symptoms and exacerbation risk, may use a single long-acting bronchodilator (long-acting beta agonist or long-acting muscarinic antagonist) or dual-acting bronchodilator (LABA and LAMA), with or without an inhaled corticosteroid. In addition, a short-acting bronchodilator is used for symptom relief (GOLD 2021).
Dry powder inhaler (400 mcg/actuation): Oral inhalation: 1 inhalation twice daily.
Dosage adjustment for concomitant therapy: Significant drug interactions exist, requiring dose/frequency adjustment or avoidance. Consult drug interactions database for more information.
No dosage adjustment necessary.
There are no dosage adjustments provided in the US labeling (has not been studied); however, aclidinium is not hepatically eliminated. The Canadian labeling indicates that no dosage adjustment is necessary.
Refer to adult dosing.
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.
Aerosol Powder Breath Activated, Inhalation, as bromide:
Tudorza Pressair: 400 mcg/actuation (1 ea) [contains lactose monohydrate]
No
Tudorza Pressair inhaler contains 60 actuations.
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.
Aerosol Powder Breath Activated, Inhalation, as bromide:
Tudorza Genuair: 400 mcg/actuation (1 ea) [contains milk protein]
Oral inhalation: Dry powder inhaler: Administer via oral inhalation in the morning and evening ~12 hours apart; inhaler device is breath actuated. Remove inhaler from sealed pouch immediately prior to first use. Prior to each use, remove protective cap from the inhaler and prepare inhaler by pressing and releasing the green button to lead the dose; make sure the control window has changed from red to green (indicates inhaler ready for use). If the control window is red, retry activating the inhaler again by pressing and releasing the green button. Prior to inhaling the dose, breathe out completely before forming a tight seal with lips around mouthpiece and breathe in; there will be a “clicking” sound to ensure that the full dose has been given, although some patients may not hear the “click.” Use the control window, which should turn red after inhalation, to make sure the dose was inhaled correctly. If the control window is still green, repeat inhalation steps.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, maintenance: Maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Aclidinium may be confused with clidinium
Tudorza may be confused with Jolessa, Lodosyn, Taclonex, Tekturna HCT, Tekturna, Tikosyn, Tobrex, Toradol, Truvada, Tubersol, Zaditor
Pressair may be confused with Provera, Precose, Primacor
The following adverse drug reactions and incidences are derived from product labeling unless otherwise specified.
1% to 10%:
Central nervous system: Headache (7%), falling (1%)
Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea (3%), toothache (1%), vomiting (1%)
Respiratory: Nasopharyngitis (6%), cough (3%), rhinitis (2%), sinusitis (2%)
<1%, postmarketing, and/or case reports: Anaphylaxis, angioedema, blurred vision, bronchospasm, cardiac failure, diabetes mellitus, first-degree atrioventricular block, nausea, osteoarthritis, pruritus, skin rash, stomatitis, tachycardia, type 1 hypersensitivity reaction, urinary retention, urticaria, voice disorder, xerostomia
Hypersensitivity to aclidinium or any component of the formulation; severe hypersensitivity to milk proteins
Concerns related to adverse effects:
• Bronchospasm: Paradoxical bronchospasm that may be life-threatening may occur with use of inhaled agents; this should be distinguished from inadequate response. If paradoxical bronchospasm occurs, discontinue use and institute alternative therapy.
• Hypersensitivity reactions: Immediate hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, angioedema, pruritus, rash, and urticaria, may occur; discontinue immediately if signs/symptoms of a hypersensitivity reaction occur.
Disease-related concerns:
• Glaucoma: Use with caution in patients with narrow angle glaucoma; may increase intraocular pressure.
• Urinary retention: Use with caution in patients with urinary retention. Monitor for signs and symptoms of urinary retention, especially in patients with prostatic hyperplasia or bladder-neck obstruction.
Dosage form specific issues:
• Lactose: Powder for oral inhalation may contain lactose; use is contraindicated in patients with severe milk protein allergy.
Other warnings/precautions:
• Appropriate use: Not indicated for the initial (rescue) treatment of acute episodes of bronchospasm.
Substrate of CYP2D6 (minor), CYP3A4 (minor); Note: Assignment of Major/Minor substrate status based on clinically relevant drug interaction potential
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors: May diminish the therapeutic effect of Anticholinergic Agents. Anticholinergic Agents may diminish the therapeutic effect of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Amantadine: May enhance the anticholinergic effect of Anticholinergic Agents. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Anticholinergic Agents: Aclidinium may enhance the anticholinergic effect of Anticholinergic Agents. Risk X: Avoid combination
Botulinum Toxin-Containing Products: May enhance the anticholinergic effect of Anticholinergic Agents. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Cannabinoid-Containing Products: Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the tachycardic effect of Cannabinoid-Containing Products. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Chloral Betaine: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Anticholinergic Agents. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Cimetropium: Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the anticholinergic effect of Cimetropium. Risk X: Avoid combination
Eluxadoline: Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the constipating effect of Eluxadoline. Risk X: Avoid combination
Gastrointestinal Agents (Prokinetic): Anticholinergic Agents may diminish the therapeutic effect of Gastrointestinal Agents (Prokinetic). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Glucagon: Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Glucagon. Specifically, the risk of gastrointestinal adverse effects may be increased. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Glycopyrrolate (Oral Inhalation): Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the anticholinergic effect of Glycopyrrolate (Oral Inhalation). Risk X: Avoid combination
Glycopyrronium (Topical): May enhance the anticholinergic effect of Anticholinergic Agents. Risk X: Avoid combination
Ipratropium (Oral Inhalation): May enhance the anticholinergic effect of Anticholinergic Agents. Risk X: Avoid combination
Itopride: Anticholinergic Agents may diminish the therapeutic effect of Itopride. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Levosulpiride: Anticholinergic Agents may diminish the therapeutic effect of Levosulpiride. Risk X: Avoid combination
Loxapine: Agents to Treat Airway Disease may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Loxapine. More specifically, the use of Agents to Treat Airway Disease is likely a marker of patients who are likely at a greater risk for experiencing significant bronchospasm from use of inhaled loxapine. Management: This is specific to the Adasuve brand of loxapine, which is an inhaled formulation. This does not apply to non-inhaled formulations of loxapine. Risk X: Avoid combination
Methacholine: Long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMAs) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Methacholine. Management: Hold long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMAs) for at least 7 days before methacholine use. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Mianserin: May enhance the anticholinergic effect of Anticholinergic Agents. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Mirabegron: Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Mirabegron. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Nitroglycerin: Anticholinergic Agents may decrease the absorption of Nitroglycerin. Specifically, anticholinergic agents may decrease the dissolution of sublingual nitroglycerin tablets, possibly impairing or slowing nitroglycerin absorption. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Opioid Agonists: Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Opioid Agonists. Specifically, the risk for constipation and urinary retention may be increased with this combination. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Oxatomide: May enhance the anticholinergic effect of Anticholinergic Agents. Risk X: Avoid combination
Potassium Chloride: Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the ulcerogenic effect of Potassium Chloride. Management: Patients on drugs with substantial anticholinergic effects should avoid using any solid oral dosage form of potassium chloride. Risk X: Avoid combination
Potassium Citrate: Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the ulcerogenic effect of Potassium Citrate. Risk X: Avoid combination
Pramlintide: May enhance the anticholinergic effect of Anticholinergic Agents. These effects are specific to the GI tract. Risk X: Avoid combination
Ramosetron: Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the constipating effect of Ramosetron. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Revefenacin: Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the anticholinergic effect of Revefenacin. Risk X: Avoid combination
Secretin: Anticholinergic Agents may diminish the therapeutic effect of Secretin. Management: Avoid concomitant use of anticholinergic agents and secretin. Discontinue anticholinergic agents at least 5 half-lives prior to administration of secretin. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics: Anticholinergic Agents may increase the serum concentration of Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Tiotropium: Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the anticholinergic effect of Tiotropium. Risk X: Avoid combination
Topiramate: Anticholinergic Agents may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Topiramate. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Umeclidinium: May enhance the anticholinergic effect of Anticholinergic Agents. Risk X: Avoid combination
Adverse events have been observed in animal reproduction studies.
It is not known if aclidinium is present in breast milk. According to the manufacturer, the decision to continue or discontinue breastfeeding during therapy should take into account the risk of infant exposure, the benefits of breastfeeding to the infant, and benefits of treatment to the mother.
FEV1, peak flow, and/or other pulmonary function tests; signs/symptoms of glaucoma; hypersensitivity reactions; urinary retention
Competitively and reversibly inhibits the action of acetylcholine at type 3 muscarinic (M3) receptors in bronchial smooth muscle causing bronchodilation
Distribution: Vd: ~300 L (following IV administration)
Metabolism: Rapid and extensive hydrolysis via plasma esterases to inactive alcohol and acid metabolites
Bioavailability: ~6% (following inhalation)
Half-life elimination: 5 to 8 hours (following inhalation)
Time to peak, plasma: Within 10 minutes (steady state, following inhalation)
Excretion: Urine (<1% each of an inhaled dose)
Aerosol powder (Tudorza Pressair Inhalation)
400 mcg/ACT (per each): $373.75
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