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Compare Stiolto Respimat alternatives<\/a> | Bevespi Aerosphere<\/a> | Advair Diskus<\/a> | Trelegy Ellipta<\/a> | Anoro Ellipta<\/a><\/span>\u00a0| <\/span>Symbicort<\/span><\/a> | Natural alternatives<\/a> | How to switch meds<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Stiolto Respimat inhaler<\/span>, produced by <\/span>Boehringer Ingelheim<\/span>, is a prescription <\/span>bronchodilator<\/span> combination drug treatment <\/span>inhaler<\/span> used in the treatment of <\/span>chronic obstructive pulmonary disease<\/span> (COPD). <\/span>COPD<\/span><\/a> affects over 15 million adults and is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States, as it has a profound effect on <\/span>quality of life<\/span>. Most people who have COPD are current or former smokers. If COPD is left untreated, it gets progressively worse over time. There are two primary conditions that can occur with a diagnosis of COPD. The first is <\/span>emphysema<\/span><\/a>, which is damage to the lung walls causing them to lose their elasticity and stretch. This makes it more difficult to move air throughout your body. The second condition is chronic <\/span>bronchitis<\/span><\/a>, which presents with thick mucus and persistent irritation and inflammation of the airway lining, thus limiting airflow.<\/span><\/p>\n

Depending on the progression and severity of your disease, your doctor may make a few different treatment suggestions. Mild, intermittent symptoms may only need a <\/span>short-acting beta <\/span>agonist<\/span><\/a> bronchodilator<\/span> to temporarily help open your airways. Moderate symptoms may benefit from <\/span>long-acting beta<\/span> agonist<\/span><\/a> bronchodilators<\/span> to provide longer-term symptom control. Severe COPD with frequent symptoms often requires combination products that combine long-acting bronchodilators with steroids or anticholinergics to open airways, decrease inflammation, and relax airway muscles.<\/span>\u00a0Stiolto Respimat does not work as a rescue treatment and should not be used for sudden breathing problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Stiolto Respimat<\/span> (<\/span>olodaterol<\/span>\/ <\/span>tiotropium bromide<\/span>) is a neutered <\/span>inhalation spray<\/span> inhaler<\/span> that is a combination of a long-acting <\/span>bronchodilator<\/span> and an <\/span>anticholinergic<\/span> for the treatment of COPD. It serves to both open the airways and relax the airway muscles. This makes it easier to breathe and move air through your body. <\/span>Stiolto Respimat<\/span> can cause some <\/span>common side effects,<\/span> including <\/span>dry mouth<\/span>, <\/span>constipation<\/span>, <\/span>back pain<\/span>, and <\/span>high blood pressure<\/span>. Other potential adverse effects include <\/span>chest pain<\/span>, low <\/span>potassium<\/span> levels, and <\/span>narrow-angle glaucoma<\/span>. <\/span>Stiolto Respimat<\/span> is not <\/span>FDA<\/span> (<\/span>Food and Drug Administration<\/span>) approved or appropriate for asthma patients, patients with allergies to any of its ingredients, or patients who have certain other conditions or take certain other medications. If <\/span>Stiolto Respimat<\/span> is not appropriate or effective for you, there may be other treatment options your <\/span>healthcare provider<\/span> can prescribe.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/b>What is Stiolto Respimat?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

What can I take in place of Stiolto Respimat<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are several other drugs that may be appropriate for you if <\/span>Stiolto Respimat<\/span> is not. There are other <\/span>long-acting beta<\/span> agonist<\/span> bronchodilators<\/span> (<\/span>LABAs<\/span>) and long-acting <\/span>muscarinic antagonists<\/span> (<\/span>LAMAs<\/span>) combinations such as <\/span>Bevespi Aerosphere<\/span><\/a>. Another common choice in <\/span>COPD patients<\/span> is the combination of a long-acting <\/span>bronchodilato<\/span><\/a>r<\/span> and a steroid such as <\/span>Symbicort<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>Advair Diskus<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>Trelegy Ellipta<\/span><\/a> is a product that combines all three drug types. Your doctor may switch you from one dose or combination type to another in order to achieve adequate control or prevent certain <\/span>side effects<\/span> or adverse reactions. It is important to understand that <\/span>Stiolto Respimat<\/span> is a maintenance treatment, not a <\/span>rescue inhaler<\/span>. It is not appropriate for acute <\/span>bronchospasm<\/span> and <\/span>shortness of breath<\/span>. You may need a separate <\/span>rescue inhaler<\/span> device for those symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Compare Stiolto Respimat alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Drug name<\/b><\/td>\nUses<\/b><\/td>\nDosage<\/b><\/td>\nCoupons<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stiolto Respimat (olodaterol\/ tiotropium bromide)<\/td>\nCOPD<\/td>\n2 puffs by mouth once daily at the same time<\/td>\nStiolto Respimat coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Breo Ellipta (fluticasone\/ vilanterol)<\/td>\nCOPD, asthma<\/td>\n1 puff by mouth once daily<\/td>\nBreo Ellipta coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Symbicort (budesonide\/ formoterol)<\/td>\nCOPD, asthma<\/td>\n2 puffs by mouth twice daily morning and evening<\/td>\nSymbicort coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trelegy Ellipta (fluticasone\/ umeclidinium\/ vilanterol)<\/td>\nCOPD, asthma<\/td>\n1 puff by mouth once daily<\/td>\nTrelegy Ellipta coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Advair Diskus (fluticasone\/ salmeterol)<\/td>\nCOPD, asthma<\/td>\n1 puff by mouth twice daily<\/td>\nAdvair Diskus coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dulera (formoterol\/ mometasone)<\/td>\nAsthma<\/p>\n

COPD (off-label)<\/td>\n

2 puffs by mouth twice daily morning and evening<\/td>\nDulera coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium\/ vilanterol)<\/td>\nCOPD<\/td>\n1 puff by mouth once daily<\/td>\nAnora Ellita coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Combivent Respimat (ipratropium\/ albuterol)<\/td>\nCOPD<\/p>\n

Asthma (off-label)<\/td>\n

1 puff by mouth four times per day<\/td>\nCombivent Respimat coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Airduo Respiclick (fluticasone\/ salmeterol)<\/td>\nCOPD, asthma<\/td>\n2 puffs by mouth twice daily morning and evening<\/td>\nAirduo Respiclick coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bevespi Aerosphere (formoterol\/ glycopyrrolate)<\/td>\nCOPD<\/td>\n2 puffs by mouth twice daily morning and evening<\/td>\nBevespi Aerosphere coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Breztri Aerosphere (budesonide\/ glycopyrrolate\/ formoterol)<\/td>\nCOPD<\/td>\n2 puffs by mouth twice daily morning and evening<\/td>\nBreztri Aerosphere coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Other alternatives to Stiolto Respimat<\/span><\/h3>\n