Frequently asked questions
STIOLTO RESPIMAT (tiotropium bromide and olodaterol) Inhalation Spray has been clinically proven to significantly increase lung function and help people with COPD breathe better—all day and all night.
STIOLTO RESPIMAT is a steroid-free, long-acting maintenance treatment that helps control COPD symptoms. It is inhaled in 2 puffs, 1 time each day. It’s a combination of two types of medicines: tiotropium, an anticholinergic, or long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA), and olodaterol, a long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA). These two medicines help the muscles around the airways in your lungs stay relaxed to prevent COPD symptoms, such as wheezing, cough, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.
STIOLTO RESPIMAT is not for sudden COPD symptoms. Always have a rescue inhaler. It is not for people with asthma, and should not be used by children or anyone who is allergic to any of the ingredients in STIOLTO RESPIMAT.
- Can decrease the use of rescue inhalers
- Delivers a soft mist to help you inhale the medicine
- Is steroid-free
- Starts to open airways in just 5 minutes* AND lasts a full 24 hours
*STIOLTO RESPIMAT is not for sudden COPD symptoms. Always carry a rescue inhaler.
When you have COPD, breathing can be a constant struggle. Breathing in your COPD medicine shouldn't be.
That's inhaleability.
While rescue inhalers treat sudden symptoms, maintenance treatments like STIOLTO RESPIMAT are medicines you take daily to manage your COPD symptoms.
Yes! The Quick Start Guide will teach you, step by step, how to assemble and prepare your inhaler for daily use.
Download the Quick Start Guide (PDF)
Also, you can watch a video on how to use it.
See the full Instructions for Use for complete details.
If your doctor has prescribed oxygen for your COPD, you should still take it as prescribed after starting STIOLTO RESPIMAT unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common, preventable, and treatable disease that is characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. It can make it difficult to get air out of your lungs and new air back in. While there is no cure for COPD, with lifestyle changes and medication, you may be able to breathe better and manage your symptoms.
Some symptoms of COPD include:
- Shortness of breath
- Cough
- Chest tightness
- Wheezing
Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do to slow the progression of COPD. STIOLTO RESPIMAT can help you breathe easier, even if you have smoked. STIOLTO RESPIMAT is proven to help people who smoked a pack a day for 10 years breathe better.
Many things can cause COPD symptoms to suddenly worsen. Triggers include:
- Cigarette smoke and smoking
- Extreme hot or cold weather
- Air pollution
COPD is a disease that can get worse over time, which means that symptoms can turn into something called a flare-up or exacerbation. It’s important to know what can cause a flare-up and what you can do to help guard against them. STIOLTO RESPIMAT contains tiotropium, which has been shown to help significantly reduce the risk of flare-ups.
What can cause a flare-up?
Most flare-ups are caused by a lung infection like the common cold, so germs are a threat. Other causes, called triggers, can irritate your lungs and cause flare-ups. Here are some of the most common triggers that should be avoided:
- Weather that is very hot, very cold, or very humid
- Pollution outside from smog and ozone, or inside from tobacco smoke and wood-burning fires
- Household cleaning products with bleach or ammonia
- Allergies to dust, animals, or pets
Yes! Ask your doctor about ways to help you breathe more efficiently during the day. He or she can also recommend relaxation techniques to use when you’re short of breath.
In many cases, yes. In fact, exercise can have many benefits for a COPD sufferer. Some low-impact exercise, such as walking, stretching, and gentle strengthening exercises can help decrease shortness of breath and improve your overall level of energy. Talk to your doctor before starting any new activities. Even with COPD, it may be possible and helpful to find an exercise program that works for you.
There’s a lot you can do to keep COPD under control. For instance:
- Avoid triggers, such as dust or smoke, that can irritate your lungs
- Get vaccinated against the flu and pneumonia
- Avoid germs during cold and flu season
- Get your family on board with encouragement and support
- Take all medicines as recommended by your doctor
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If eligible, you could pay as little as $0* for a 30- or 90-day prescription with the STIOLTO RESPIMAT Savings Card. The maximum benefit per 30-day supply of STIOLTO RESPIMAT is $250 per month, which means for a 90-day supply a $750 benefit towards your 90-day prescription would apply.
The BI Cares Foundation may be able to help those who are covered by federal or state prescription programs or who have no prescription coverage and need financial assistance.
If you have switched over to using a mail-order pharmacy to get your STIOLTO RESPIMAT, and they have not allowed the use of your Savings Card, please follow the instructions below to obtain reimbursement:
- Visit www.patientrebateonline.com
- You will be required to enter your Savings Card information and provide a receipt for your prescription
- A reimbursement check will be sent directly to you
See if you’re eligible for a Savings Card
*See Terms and Conditions.