Brand Name: Tilade

Tilade. Common Uses.

Tilade is an anti-inflammatory medication prescribed for use on a regular basis to control symptoms in people with mild to moderate asthma.

Tilade. How to Take.

Proper inhalation of Tilade is essential for it to be effective. Make sure you understand how to use the medication correctly, and take exactly the amount prescribed. It may be a week or more before you feel the full effect.

Tilade Inhaler should not be used with other mouthpieces. Avoid spraying the medication in your eyes.

Tilade. Warning and Precautions.

This medicine is known as a preventer and it should be taken regularly to prevent asthma attacks. It should not be used to relieve an asthma attack, as it will not work for this purpose. An asthma attack needs to be treated with a medicine that quickly opens the airways, such as salbutamol or terbutaline. These are known as relievers, and you should make sure you carry your reliever inhaler with you at all times to relieve an asthma attack if it happens. Consult your doctor if you need to use your reliever more frequently than normal, or if it becomes less effective at treating attacks, as this may indicate that your asthma is getting worse and your doctor may need to prescribe you another medicine.

You should not suddenly stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you otherwise, as your asthma symptoms are likely to return.

Inhalers may cause an unexpected increase in wheezing (bronchospasm) straight after using them. If this happens, stop using this medicine immediately and consult your doctor. Your doctor may stop treatment with this medicine and prescribe you an alternative.

Tilade. Missed Dose.

To work properly, Tilade must be inhaled every day at regular intervals. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take double doses.

Tilade. Overdose.

An overdose of this medication is not likely to occur. If you do suspect an overdose, call an emergency room or poison control center.

Tilade. Storage.

Store between 2 to 30°C (36 to 86°F). Do not freeze. Do not puncture, incinerate, place near sources of heat, or use with other mouthpieces. Keep out of the reach of children. For best results, the canister should be at room temperature before use.

Tilade. Possible Side Effects.

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Side effects can be: Headache, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, indigestion (dyspepsia), cough and hoarseness, throat irritation, breathing difficulties due to a narrowing of the airways (bronchospasm).

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.

For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

More Information about Tilade.

The effects of Tilade during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, notify your doctor immediately. Tilade may appear in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. If this medication is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding until your treatment is finished.

The old Tilade inhaler used to contain CFCs and was discontinued in January 2006. This has been replaced in January 2006 by Tilade CFC-free inhaler, which doesn't contain CFCs. If you have been transfered from Tilade inhaler to the new CFC-free inhaler you may notice that it tastes, sounds or feels different to your old inhaler. This is normal and expected and does not mean that the new inhaler is any less effective than your old inhaler. The active ingredient and the dose that you take remain the same. However, one important difference is that the new CFC-free inhalers need to be cleaned regularly at least twice a week to prevent blockages. Follow the instructions in the leaflet provided with the inhaler. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any concerns about this switch.

Disclaimer.

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