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Know your Tiotropium Lupin Capsules
Packaging:
Each capsule is packaged in a blister
Capsule:
Each capsule contains a dry powder form of tiotropium bromide for inhalation.
The capsules are designed to fit your LupinHaler®
Each capsule contains a small amount of powder (as seen in the image of the capsule).
This is one full dose of medicine.
- Do not open the capsules, or they may not work.
- Do not swallow the capsules.
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Know your LupinHaler® Device
Dry powder inhaler:
This device is designed to deliver contents from a capsule to the lungs.
Dust cap (lid):
This covers the mouthpiece and protects it from dust or other things getting inside.
Dust cap (lid):
This covers the mouthpiece and protects it from dust or other things getting inside.
Mouthpiece:
This part of the dry powder inhaler goes in your mouth when you are ready to inhale your medicine.
Base:
This is the bottom of the dry powder inhaler.
Green piercing button:
This button pierces (makes holes in) a capsule – this allows you to inhale the medicine through your mouth. The button can also open the dust cap and inner part of the base of the dry powder inhaler.
Centre chamber:
This part of the dry powder inhaler holds the capsule.
Air intake vents:
These openings allow your breath to move through the dry powder inhaler. Dry powder inhalers are activated by breathing in.
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Know your LupinHaler® Device
DO
- Do use your Tiotropium Lupin capsules with your LupinHaler®.
- Do press the green piercing button once until it is flat (flush) against the base.
- Do breathe out completely before each of the two inhalations.
- Do close the dust cap after every daily use.
- Do clean your LupinHaler® once a month.
- Do let your LupinHaler® air dry for 24 hours after cleaning with warm water.
DO Not
- Do not breathe out into your LupinHaler®.
- Do not use your LupinHaler® with other types of medicine.
- Do not clean your LupinHaler® with anything other than warm water.
- Do not use your LupinHaler® if it is wet.
- Do not store your LupinHaler® and medicine in extreme hot and cold temperatures.
About
Tiotropium Lupin
Tiotropium Lupin is used to make breathing easier for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This helps to improve your condition and to prevent exacerbations (periodic worsening of symptoms) from occurring.
Important Information
- DO NOT swallow the tiotropium capsules.
- Tiotropium Lupin capsules should only be used with the LupinHaler device and inhaled through your mouth (oral inhalation).
- DO NOT take any other medicine with your LupinHaler® device.
- A common side effect is dry mouth, which is usually mild. Side effects that require urgent medical attention include allergic reaction, changes in heart rate or palpitations and severe pain in the stomach with bloating, gut cramps and vomiting.
How to Use your LupinHaler® Device
Important Reminders
To get your full medicine dose each day, you must breathe in two times from the same tiotropium capsule.
If you open more than one blister when preparing for your daily dose by mistake, throw the extra capsule away.
Do not use the extra capsule.
Piercing the tiotropium capsule more than once may produce small pieces of gelatin from the capsule shell.
When you breathe in your medicine, some of these pieces may pass through your LupinHaler® into your mouth or throat. The small pieces of the capsule should not harm you.
Keep your LupinHaler® and capsules:
- Away from damp or moist places.
- In storage conditions below 25°C.
- Do not store your capsules in the freezer.