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Olodaterol Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 21, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 2.5 mcg/inh

Usual Adult Dose for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

  • 5 mcg (2 inhalations) orally once a day

Use: Maintenance bronchodilator treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema

Renal Dose Adjustments

No adjustment recommended.

Liver Dose Adjustments

Mild to moderate liver dysfunction: No adjustment recommended.
Severe liver dysfunction: Data not available

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

  • Use of a long-acting beta-2 (LABA) agonist without an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) in asthma patients; this drug is not indicated for asthma treatment

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:

  • Administer at the same time of the day.
  • The recommended daily dose should not be exceeded.
  • This drug is for oral inhalation only.
  • To ensure proper use of the inhalation device, see Instructions for its use.

General:
  • This drug is not indicated to treat asthma or acute deterioration of COPD.

Patient advice:
  • Notify the physician immediately if experiencing any of the following: Worsening of symptoms; decreasing effectiveness of inhaled, short-acting beta2-agonists; need for more inhalations than usual of the inhaled, short-acting beta2-agonists; significant decrease in lung function as outlined by the physician.
  • Therapy with this drug should not be stopped without physician/provider guidance since symptoms may recur after discontinuation.
  • Discontinue previous regular use of short acting beta2-agonist and use them only for the symptomatic relief of acute symptoms.

Further information

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