What is Tudorza Pressair
AclidiniumThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryAclidinium is a medication prescribed for the long-term treatment of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). It's an anticholinergic, which means it binds to certain receptors found in the body that help to reduce symptoms of COPD. Aclidinium was approved by the FDA in 2012.
Tudorza Pressairis the brand name
Tudorza Pressair Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Tudorza Pressair
Aclidinium
2012
5
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Aclidinium, also known as Tudorza Pressair, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease .Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Used to treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in combination with Formoterol
Effectiveness
How Tudorza Pressair Affects PatientsAclidinium does not have any negative effect on your heart rate or rhythm.
How Tudorza Pressair works in the bodyAclidinium is a drug that blocks the action of acetylcholine, a chemical released by the body that causes airways to constrict. It binds to all five types of muscarinic receptors and helps relax the airways, keeping them open to allow better breathing. Its effects last for over 24 hours and the more of the drug you take, the more it relaxes your airways.
When to interrupt dosage
The suggested portion of Tudorza Pressair depends upon the identified condition. The dosage is also contingent upon the technique of delivery (e.g. Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation) or Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation)) featured in the table beneath.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
, 0.322 mg, 0.4 mg, 0.4 mg/pump actuation, 0.34 mg
Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), , Inhalant, Powder, metered
Warnings
Tudorza Pressair has two contraindications and should not be employed simultaneously with the conditions enumerated in the table below.Tudorza Pressair ContraindicationsCondition
Risk Level
Notes
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Aclidinium may interact with Toxoplasma Infections
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Aclidinium may interact with Toxoplasma Infections
Common Tudorza Pressair Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Cimetropium
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Aclidinium is combined with Cimetropium.
Eluxadoline
Major
The risk or severity of constipation can be increased when Aclidinium is combined with Eluxadoline.
Macimorelin
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Macimorelin can be decreased when used in combination with Aclidinium.
Secretin human
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Secretin human can be decreased when used in combination with Aclidinium.
Secretin porcine
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Secretin porcine can be decreased when used in combination with Aclidinium.
Tudorza Pressair Toxicity & Overdose RiskCommon side effects of this medication include headaches, inflammation of the nose and throat, and coughing.
Tudorza Pressair Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Tudorza Pressair?
98 active clinical trials are presently investigating the potential of Tudorza Pressair to ameliorate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
104 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4
Tudorza Pressair Reviews: What are patients saying about Tudorza Pressair?
5Patient Review
12/1/2014 I quickly noticed positive results after beginning this medication. My breathing was much easier and I stopped wheezing altogether. The taste is unpleasant, but it's a small price to pay for the benefits.
5Patient Review
11/20/2015 I've been using Tudorza for over three years now, and it's made a world of difference in my breathing. Flare-ups have decreased from several times a year to only once or twice, and I can't imagine going without it at this point. Yeah, the taste is kind of powdery and weird at first, but you get used to it pretty quickly. And the benefits are definitely worth it!
5Patient Review
5/13/2019 I've been on this medication for four years, and it's still working great. I occasionally have to give it a good tug to get it to go red, but other than that it's perfect.
5Patient Review
6/12/2020 As a registered nurse, I am very critical of side effects. However, this is the only medication that works relatively well without any intolerable side effects.
4.3Patient Review
12/6/2014 Tudorza has improved my COPD, though it's not a cure-all. I'm glad to have found something that works for me, and I'll continue using it as long as it's effective.
3.7Patient Review
6/13/2017 The Tudorza Pressair is great, but I've had issues with the dispenser not clicking to green when it's getting low. This has happened multiple times and it's really frustrating because it wastes a lot of money.
2.7Patient Review
6/29/2017 I find the Tudorza to be very expensive, and for that reason I was disappointed by the design of the inhaler. The red/green indicator is very cheaply made and does not work reliably. Sometimes I have to throw away a half-used container because of this.
2.3Patient Review
11/30/2014 Worked well at first, but then I started feeling like my lungs were full of cement. It took a few days to recover after stopping the treatment. My pulmonologist said that it affects some people in that way.
2.3Patient Review
8/24/2017 The applicator is really frustrating- it only goes forward every ten uses. I frequently wasn't able to get it to click back to red, so I felt like it stopped working after only six or eight hours instead of the promised twelve. Plus, if any got swallowed accidentally, I would get terrible heartburn. I've switched to a different product now.
2.3Patient Review
2/20/2020 Besides being very expensive, this drug will also rot your teeth. I had seven cavities and one extraction in just six months.
2.3Patient Review
1/12/2015 I have COPD and I find it difficult to use this inhaler properly. Additionally, the powdery medication often ends up in my mouth instead of my lungs.
2.3Patient Review
2/5/2015 I took this medication for two weeks but unfortunately it had a negative effect on my kidneys. I would not recommend this to others.
2Patient Review
3/22/2015 I have had the issue of my Tudorza inhaler locking up after a short amount of time. This has been frustrating and inconvenient, especially because the box says it should last 45 days. I'll be switch Part D coverage to an insurer that covers an alternative.
1.7Patient Review
10/13/2019 My prescription provider gave me this as a replacement for Spiriva and I was totally open to trying it out. However, the taste is really bad (think: grittiness) and it left me feeling like I had less control of my breathing. The counter didn't work after multiple uses, which makes me wonder about the efficacy of the drug itself.
1.7Patient Review
3/20/2015 I found this product to be faulty; the button would get stuck even after I ran it under warm water and tried banging it. This happened with three different products.
1.3Patient Review
3/19/2018 The product itself works well, but I've had to return two dispensers now because they malfunctioned. I'm on my third one, and it's already stuck. I'll be asking my doctor to prescribe something else.
1Patient Review
11/17/2014 While this drug is effective for COPD disorders, the issue of quality control makes it only work about 75% of the time. This inconsistency is a big problem for those who need a dependable medication.
Patient Q&A Section about tudorza pressair
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.What are the side effects of tudorza?
"The most common symptoms include a headache, a runny or stuffy nose, a cough, and diarrhea. Other symptoms may include a sinus infection, vomiting, or a toothache."
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Is tudorza pressair a steroid?
"Tudorza Pressair is NOT a steroid. It's a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA). LAMA's work by relaxing the muscles around the airways in the lungs to help the user breathe easier."
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What is Tudorza Pressair used for?
"Aclidinium is a medication used to manage symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, such as wheezing and shortness of breath. The drug works by relaxing the muscles around the airways to improve airflow and make breathing easier."
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Is Tudorza Pressair a steroid?
"Tudorza Pressair is not a steroid, it is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) which relaxes the muscles around the airways in the lungs to help with breathing."
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What is tudorza pressair used for?
"Aclidinium is used to relieve symptoms of COPD such as bronchitis and emphysema, by relaxing the muscles around the airways to improve breathing."
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Is tudorza the same as Spiriva?
"There are currently no generic forms of either Tudorza Pressair or Spiriva, both of which are brand-name drugs. Brand-name medications usually cost more than generics."
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Is tudorza a rescue inhaler?
"COPD is a lung disease that is chronic, which means that it is long-term. This disease includes bronchitis that is chronic, emphysema, or both. TUDORZA PRESSAIR is not a rescue medicine and cannot be used to treat sudden breathing problems. Your doctor may give you other medicine to use for sudden breathing problems."
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