Introducing your medication for COPD, Braltus®

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Why am I being prescribed Braltus®?Braltus® is an inhaled medicine that contains the active substance tiotropium. Your doctor has prescribed it to help you manage your COPD, and to relieve your symptoms so that they don’t get in the way of your everyday life.

Tiotropium is a widely accepted LAMA for COPD. It works by relaxing and opening the airways, helping you to breathe more easily.

*Size of capsule is not to scale.COPD = Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseLAMA = Long-acting muscarinic antagonist

**Old inhaler needs to be disposed of.

What should I do if I forget to use my inhaler?

If you forget to use your inhaler, you should use it as soon as you remember. Only one dose is necessary and then you should return to your usual daily routine. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

If you would like more information about why you have been prescribed Braltus® please contact your doctor or, alternatively, please refer to the patient information leaflet.

For more information about Braltus® please visit www.braltus.co.uk

Every 30 days, you will receive a new Zonda® inhaler** along with your capsules

How often should I take it?You will need to take your new medication once daily, ideally at the same time each day, to ensure you get the most out of your treatment.

Capsule bottle

Clear capsule*

Zonda® inhaler

Get to know your Zonda® inhalerYour doctor or pharmacist will show you how to use your inhaler, please refer to the patient information leaflet in the pack for further information.

Place capsule in centre chamber

✓NEVER place a capsule directly into the mouthpiece to avoid the risk of choking

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1. Dust cap

2. Mouthpiece

3. Base

4. Piercing button

5. Centre chamber

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Teva UK Limited, Ridings Point, Whistler Drive, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5HXDate of preparation: September 2017 Approval code: UK/BRA/16/0002b

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.