Glycopyrrolate And Formoterol Fumarate
Generic Name: glycopyrrolate and formoterol fumarate
Brand Names:
Bevespi Aerosphere
11 DESCRIPTION BEVESPI AEROSPHERE (glycopyrrolate and formoterol fumarate) Inhalation Aerosol is a pressurized metered-dose inhaler that contains a combination of micronized glycopyrrolate, an anticholinergic, and micronized formoterol fumarate, a long-acting beta 2 -adrenergic agonist, for oral inhalation. Glycopyrrolate is a quaternary ammonium salt with the following chemical name: ( RS )-[3-( SR )-Hydroxy-1,1-dimethylpyrrolidinium bromide] α-cyclopentylmandelate.
Overview
11 DESCRIPTION BEVESPI AEROSPHERE (glycopyrrolate and formoterol fumarate) Inhalation Aerosol is a pressurized metered-dose inhaler that contains a combination of micronized glycopyrrolate, an anticholinergic, and micronized formoterol fumarate, a long-acting beta 2 -adrenergic agonist, for oral inhalation. Glycopyrrolate is a quaternary ammonium salt with the following chemical name: ( RS )-[3-( SR )-Hydroxy-1,1-dimethylpyrrolidinium bromide] α-cyclopentylmandelate.
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE BEVESPI AEROSPHERE is indicated for the maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Limitations of Use: BEVESPI AEROSPHERE is not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm or for the treatment of asthma [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] . BEVESPI AEROSPHERE is a combination of glycopyrrolate, an anticholinergic, and formoterol fumarate, a long-acting beta 2 -adrenergic agonist (LABA) indicated for the maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ( 1 ) Limitations of Use : Not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm or for the treatment of asthma. ( 1 , 5.1 , 5.2 )
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • For oral inhalation only. • Maintenance treatment of COPD: 2 inhalations of BEVESPI AEROSPHERE twice daily by oral inhalation. ( 2 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage and Administration The recommended dosage of BEVESPI AEROSPHERE is glycopyrrolate 18 mcg and formoterol fumarate 9.6 mcg (administered as two inhalations of BEVESPI AEROSPHERE [glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate 9 mcg/4.8 mcg]) twice daily in the morning and in the evening by oral inhalation. Do not take more than two inhalations twice daily. 2.2 Preparation Prime BEVESPI AEROSPHERE before using for the first time. Priming BEVESPI AEROSPHERE is essential to ensure appropriate drug content in each actuation.
Side Effects
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are described in greater detail elsewhere in the labeling: • Paradoxical bronchospasm [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] • Hypersensitivity reactions including Anaphylaxis [see Contraindications (4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] • Cardiovascular effects [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] • Worsening of narrow-angle glaucoma [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] • Worsening of urinary retention [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥2% and more common than with placebo) include: urinary tract infection and cough. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AstraZeneca at 1-800-236-9933 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS No formal drug interaction studies have been performed with BEVESPI AEROSPHERE. • Other adrenergic drugs may potentiate effect: Use with caution ( 5.3 , 7.1 ) • Xanthine derivatives, steroids, diuretics or non-potassium sparing diuretics may potentiate hypokalemia or ECG changes. Use with caution. ( 7.2 , 7.3 ) • Diuretics: Use with caution. Electrocardiographic changes and/or hypokalemia associated with non-potassium sparing diuretics may worsen with concomitant beta 2 -agonists. ( 7.3 ) • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants: Use with extreme caution. May potentiate effect of formoterol fumarate on cardiovascular system. ( 7.4 ) • Beta-blockers: Use with caution and only when medically necessary.
Warnings
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • LABA as monotherapy (without an inhaled corticosteroid) for asthma increases the risk of serious asthma-related events. ( 5.1 ) • Do not initiate in acutely deteriorating COPD or to treat acute symptoms. ( 5.2 ) • Do not use in combination with an additional therapy containing a LABA because of risk of overdose. ( 5.3 , 7.1 ) • If paradoxical bronchospasm occurs, discontinue BEVESPI AEROSPHERE and institute alternative therapy. ( 5.4 ) • Use with caution in patients with cardiovascular disorders. ( 5.6 ) • Worsening of narrow-angle glaucoma may occur. Use with caution in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma and instruct patients to contact a physician immediately if symptoms occur. ( 5.7 ) • Worsening urinary retention may occur. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS BEVESPI AEROSPHERE is contraindicated in: • use of a long-acting beta 2 -adrenergic agonist (LABA), including formoterol fumarate, one of the active ingredients in BEVESPI AEROSPHERE, without an inhaled corticosteroid, in patients with asthma [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. BEVESPI AEROSPHERE is not indicated for the treatment of asthma.
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled trials of BEVESPI AEROSPHERE or its individual components, glycopyrrolate and formoterol fumarate, in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. In animal reproduction studies, glycopyrrolate alone, administered by the subcutaneous route in rats and rabbits, did not cause structural abnormalities or affect fetal survival at exposures approximately 2700 and 5400 times from the maximum recommended human daily inhalation dose (MRHDID), respectively.
Storage
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING BEVESPI AEROSPHERE Inhalation Aerosol: • 9 mcg glycopyrrolate and 4.8 mcg formoterol fumarate per inhalation • is supplied as a pressurized aluminum canister with an attached dose indicator, a white plastic actuator and mouthpiece, and an orange dust cap • each 120 inhalation canister has a net fill weight of 10.7 grams (NDC 0310-4600-12) • each canister is pac...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glycopyrrolate And Formoterol Fumarate used for?▼
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE BEVESPI AEROSPHERE is indicated for the maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Limitations of Use: BEVESPI AEROSPHERE is not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm or for the treatment of asthma [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] . BEVESPI AEROSPHERE is a combination of glycopyrrolate, an anticholinergic, and formoterol fumarate, a long-acting beta 2 -adrenergic agonist (LABA) indicated for the maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ( 1 ) Limitations of Use : Not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm or for the treatment of asthma. ( 1 , 5.1 , 5.2 )
What are the side effects of Glycopyrrolate And Formoterol Fumarate?▼
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are described in greater detail elsewhere in the labeling: • Paradoxical bronchospasm [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] • Hypersensitivity reactions including Anaphylaxis [see Contraindications (4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] • Cardiovascular effects [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] • Worsening of narrow-angle glaucoma [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] • Worsening of urinary retention [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥2% and more common than with placebo) include: urinary tract infection and cough. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AstraZeneca at 1-800-236-9933 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Can I take Glycopyrrolate And Formoterol Fumarate during pregnancy?▼
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled trials of BEVESPI AEROSPHERE or its individual components, glycopyrrolate and formoterol fumarate, in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. In animal reproduction studies, glycopyrrolate alone, administered by the subcutaneous route in rats and rabbits, did not cause structural abnormalities or affect fetal survival at exposures approximately 2700 and 5400 times from the maximum recommended human daily inhalation dose (MRHDID), respectively.
What are the important warnings for Glycopyrrolate And Formoterol Fumarate?▼
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • LABA as monotherapy (without an inhaled corticosteroid) for asthma increases the risk of serious asthma-related events. ( 5.1 ) • Do not initiate in acutely deteriorating COPD or to treat acute symptoms. ( 5.2 ) • Do not use in combination with an additional therapy containing a LABA because of risk of overdose. ( 5.3 , 7.1 ) • If paradoxical bronchospasm occurs, discontinue BEVESPI AEROSPHERE and institute alternative therapy. ( 5.4 ) • Use with caution in patients with cardiovascular disorders. ( 5.6 ) • Worsening of narrow-angle glaucoma may occur. Use with caution in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma and instruct patients to contact a physician immediately if symptoms occur. ( 5.7 ) • Worsening urinary retention may occur. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS BEVESPI AEROSPHERE is contraindicated in: • use of a long-acting beta 2 -adrenergic agonist (LABA), including formoterol fumarate, one of the active ingredients in BEVESPI AEROSPHERE, without an inhaled corticosteroid, in patients with asthma [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. BEVESPI AEROSPHERE is not indicated for the treatment of asthma.
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