Daliresp

Common use

Daliresp reduces inflammation in the lungs that leads to COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Daliresp is used to prevent worsening of symptoms in people with severe COPD. Daliresp is not a bronchodilator and will not treat a bronchospasm attack that has already begun.

Dosage and direction

Take Daliresp exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. To reduce the risk of COPD exacerbations in patients with severe COPD associated with chronic bronchitis and a history of exacerbations: 500 mcg orally once a day, with or without food.

Precautions

To make sure Daliresp is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: liver disease; or depression, mental illness, or suicidal thoughts or actions.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether roflumilast passes into breast milk or if it could affect the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Contraindications

You should not use Daliresp if you are allergic to roflumilast, or if you have moderate or severe liver disease.

Possible side effect

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Daliresp: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, depression, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, or you have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Call your doctor at once if you have rapid and unintended weight loss; tremors; pain or burning when you urinate;
Common Daliresp side effects may include: nausea, diarrhea; loss of appetite, minor weight loss; headache, dizziness; occasional sleep problems; back pain; or flu symptoms.

Drug interaction

Many drugs can interact with roflumilast. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

Missed dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention.

Storage

Keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.