Respimat Inhaler

Drug Class:	Commonly Known As:	Category:
Administration PIL		Adult, Children

Respimat Inhaler - What is it for

Respimat inhalers are inhaler devices that help deliver a specific amount of medication to your lungs.
They are used to deliver medications that are for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Both asthma and COPD affect the lungs which makes it harder for the person to breathe.
Respimat inhalers deliver a very small dose of the medication each time, thus you usually do not feel or taste anything after a dose.
Hence, it is important to use the Respimat inhaler correctly to get the full dosage and benefit from the medication.
This allows the medication to have a higher chance of reaching the small airways, which increases the effectiveness of the medication and helps reduce any side effects.

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.
Loading before first use

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.

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.

Do not touch the piercing element inside the clear base when loading the cartridge.
Do not remove the clear base after you have correctly inserted the medication cartridge or turn the clear base after inserting the cartridge.
Do not freeze your Respimat.
Do not breathe into your Respimat.
Remember to replace the cap after use.