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Airz Capsule is used for long-term maintenance in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), including emphysema and/or chronic bronchitis. This medicine contains glycopyrrolate, which works by relaxing the muscles around the airways and making it easier to breathe. Common side effects include upper respiratory tract infection, common cold, urinary tract infection, and nausea.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

Inhalation

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Airz Capsule

Airz Capsule is an inhalation medicine prescribed for the long-term, daily maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This includes conditions such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema. By keeping the airways open, it helps relieve ongoing shortness of breath and wheezing.

This medicine must be used consistently every single day at the same time to help control your breathing. It is inhaled directly into the lungs and can be taken without regard to food, as it is not swallowed. Along with taking this medicine, stopping smoking and practicing light breathing exercises can significantly improve your daily breathing results.

While taking Airz Capsule , you may experience mild side effects like dry mouth or throat irritation. However, you must contact your doctor immediately if you experience serious issues, such as sudden breathing tightness right after inhalation, eye pain, or difficulty passing urine.

Do not take this if you have a severe allergy to this medicine or any of its ingredients. Before starting, talk to your doctor if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, kidney disease, or prostate problems. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or are an elderly patient, as special precautions may be needed.

Uses of Airz Capsule

Your doctor may prescribe Airz Capsule to treat the following conditions:

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Airz Capsule helps by keeping the airways in your lungs open over the long term, preventing continuous shortness of breath.
  • Chronic Bronchitis: Airz Capsule relaxes the muscle spasms in your bronchial tubes, which reduces ongoing coughing and mucus build-up.
  • Emphysema: Airz Capsule keeps the air passages from collapsing when you breathe out, allowing you to breathe more easily during physical activities.

Key Benefits

Airz Capsule helps provide long-lasting relief from breathing difficulties by keeping the airways open and improving airflow.

  • Provides long-lasting symptom relief: Helps keep the airways open, making breathing easier and reducing shortness of breath throughout the day.
  • Improves everyday activities: Supports better breathing during daily tasks such as walking, climbing stairs, and other routine physical activities.
  • Helps prevent breathing flare-ups: Regular use reduces the frequency of exacerbations, helping maintain better control of chronic respiratory symptoms.
  • Reduces reliance on rescue medication: By providing ongoing airway control, it lowers the need for quick-relief medicines during sudden breathing difficulties.
  • Supports better respiratory health: Improves overall symptom control, helping reduce breathing-related emergencies and supporting a better quality of life.
Side effects of Airz Capsule
  • If you notice any eye problems, like increased pressure inside your eyes or vision loss, see your doctor right away.
  • Your doctor may recommend eye drops to lower your eye pressure and protect your vision.
  • Eat foods high in vitamins C (like oranges, peppers, and tomatoes) and E (like peanuts, spinach, and broccoli) to help protect your eyes from cataracts or slow them down.
  • Avoid eating too much salt and drinking too much caffeine and alcohol.
  • Wear sunglasses when you are outside to protect your eyes from the sun.
  • Keep your blood pressure and sugar levels under control, as they can increase the risk of cataracts and glaucoma.
  • Regular exercise can help lower eye pressure and improve blood flow to your eyes.
  • Stress can raise eye pressure, so doing meditation, deep breathing, or yoga can help keep your stress in check.
  • Have regular check-ups with your eye doctor to help prevent vision loss.
  • If the urinary retention worsens, seek medical attention immediately.
  • Do pelvic floor exercises (Kegel exercises) to gain more control over urinary sphincters (muscles used to control urine flow out of the bladder).
  • Drink fluids only at certain times to control when you will urinate.
  • If you feel a frequent urge to urinate or have problems starting to urinate if your urine stream is weak or starts and stops, or if you feel pain in your genitals, lower abdomen or lower back, consult your doctor.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Check the label for directions before use. Twist off the top and squeeze the solution into the nebulizer. This solution is made into a fine mist to breathe in. Inhale the medicine through the nebulizer's mouthpiece.
  • Shake well before use.
  • For inhalation only. Not to be injected or administered orally.
  • Do not use and return for replacement if the solution is discoloured, a leak is found on squeezing, or contains visible black particles.

How Airz Capsule Works

Airz Capsule belongs to a class of medications known as anticholinergics. It works by blocking the action of acetylcholine, a natural chemical messenger in your body that signals the smooth muscles around your airways to tighten and constrict. When these muscles are constricted, breathing becomes difficult, especially for people with chronic lung diseases. By blocking this chemical signal, Airz Capsule helps the muscles surrounding your airways relax and stay dilated. This direct relaxation of the airways allows more air to flow freely into and out of your lungs, reducing the effort it takes to breathe and preventing sudden tightening throughout the day.
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is not known if alcohol affects Airz Capsule . Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

If you are pregnant, please consult your doctor before using Airz Capsule ; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

It is not known if Airz Capsule passes into breastmilk. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using Airz Capsule .

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Airz Capsule has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have liver impairment/liver disease or any concerns regarding this before using Airz Capsule .

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease or any concerns regarding this before using Airz Capsule .

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Children

Unsafe

The use of Airz Capsule in children is not advised. The safety and efficacy of this medicine in pediatric patients are unknown.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Inform your doctor before receiving the Airz Capsule if you have heart disease. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor before administering Airz Capsule to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Airz Capsule if the benefits outweigh the risks.

What if I have taken an overdose of Airz Capsule

If you suspect an overdose, seek immediate medical attention or call your local poison control center. Symptoms of an overdose may include extreme dry mouth, severe dizziness, blurred vision, or a very fast heart rate.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids, especially water, throughout the day to help relieve dry mouth and thin out any mucus in your airways.
  • Avoid smoking: Quitting smoking is the most crucial lifestyle change to slow the progression of COPD and ensure your inhalation medicine works optimally. Avoid secondhand smoke as well.
  • Monitor air quality: Keep track of local air pollution and pollen counts. Stay indoors or wear a protective mask on days when air quality is poor or during extreme cold weather.
  • Perform gentle exercises: Engage in light physical activity, like daily walking, to strengthen your breathing muscles. Always consult your doctor before starting any new exercise routine.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Airz Capsule to start to work: Airz Capsule ideally shows its action within 5 to 15 minutes after administration. The time for which the effects of Airz Capsule last: The effect of Airz Capsule lasts for 2 to 3 hours.

What if you forget to take Airz Capsule

If you miss a dose of Airz Capsule , take your inhalation as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and resume your normal routine. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

• Store the capsules in their original blister packaging until immediately before use to protect them from moisture and light.

Drug Warnings

  • Use capsules only with the inhalation device: Never swallow the inhalation capsules. They are specifically designed to be used with the prescribed inhalation device to deliver the medicine into your lungs.
  • Keep a rescue inhaler available: Always carry your quick-relief (rescue) inhaler with you. Airz Capsule is not intended to provide immediate relief during sudden episodes of severe shortness of breath.
  • Check the inhaler device before use: Inspect the capsule chamber before each use to ensure it is clean and free from leftover powder or debris.
  • Rinse your mouth after inhalation: After every dose, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and spit it out to help prevent dryness and maintain oral comfort.
  • Seek emergency help for sudden breathing problems: If your breathing worsens suddenly or you experience severe chest tightness immediately after using the medicine, stop using it and seek medical attention promptly.
  • Clean the inhalation device properly: Check and maintain your inhaler device regularly. Clean it using a dry tissue or cloth as recommended, and avoid washing the device with water.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Other anticholinergic medications (such as tiotropium, ipratropium, or glycopyrrolate tablets): Combining these can significantly increase the risk of dry mouth, severe urinary retention, and blurred vision.
No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

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Drug-Food Interactions

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No clinically significant food interactions are known with Airz Capsule when used as directed.
 

No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTICHOLINERGICS]

FAQs

Airz Capsule is used to treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Airz Capsule works by relaxing the muscles around the airways in the lungs, thus making it easier to breathe.
Airz Capsule is a maintenance medicine used for long-term control of COPD. It does not work fast enough to relieve sudden shortness of breath or acute COPD attacks. Always use your prescribed quick-relief (rescue) inhaler for sudden breathing problems. Talk to your doctor if you do not have a rescue inhaler.
Do not stop using Airz Capsule on your own as it might cause worsening of the symptoms. To treat your condition effectually, continue using Airz Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Talk to your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
Yes, Airz Capsule may cause or worsen urinary retention, especially in people with prostate or bladder problems. Stop using Airz Capsule and contact your doctor if you experience difficulty urinating, painful urination, frequent urination, weak urine stream, or dribbling. Talk to your doctor before using this medicine if you have a history of prostate or bladder problems.
Airz Capsule should be used with caution in people with narrow-angle glaucoma because it may worsen the condition. Tell your doctor about your eye history before starting this medicine. Contact your doctor if you experience eye pain, discomfort, blurred vision, red eyes, nausea, vomiting, or seeing halos or bright colors around lights.
The side effects of Airz Capsule include nausea, headache, fatigue (overtiredness), urinary tract infection, and upper respiratory tract infection. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
No, Airz Capsule is not a steroid. It belongs to the class of drugs called bronchodilators which are used to widen the airway of the respiratory tract. Also, they make breathing process easier in patients with breathing difficulties due to a certain type of lung disease like obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
The duration depends on the type and severity of disease. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term disease and you need to take Airz Capsule daily as advised by the doctor to prevent attacks of breathing difficulty. It should be used regularly and not just when you have breathing problems or other symptoms of COPD.
If you swallow a capsule, the medicine will not work properly to help your breathing. Contact your doctor or poison control center immediately for advice, even if you feel fine. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about correct use.
The safety of this medicine during pregnancy or breastfeeding is not fully established. Your doctor will weigh the benefits against any potential risks before prescribing it. Talk to your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or nursing.
Yes, many patients take Airz Capsule alongside rescue inhalers or other daily lung medicines. However, you should avoid using it with other anticholinergic inhalers. Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist about all the inhalers you currently use.
Rinsing your mouth helps reduce common side effects like dry mouth, hoarseness, and mild throat irritation. Be sure to spit the water out and do not swallow it. Talk to your doctor if dry mouth becomes severe.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.
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