PROPER TRAINING AND EDUCATION CAN MAKE INHALATION OF INBRIJA EASIER FOR YOUR PATIENTS
70% of patients who used INBRIJA on average at least one dose per day were still on INBRIJA after 1 year, according to real-world prescription data.
It might take a little time for patients to get used to their INBRIJA inhaler, but your support can help them to get familiar with how to use it.
Proper patient training effectively addresses concerns about device handling, with 99.8% of patients (628 of 629 across 2 clinical trials) able to self-administer INBRIJA during an OFF episode after instruction.
Remember to demonstrate these steps to your patients when prescribing INBRIJA
How to prepare INBRIJA
Pull off the blue cap
TWIST and pull to remove the white mouthpiece
Take one capsule out the foil packet
LOAD one capsule into the upright inhaler
Reattach the mouthpiece firmly until there’s a CLICK
Remember TWIST, LOAD, CLICK
How to inhale INBRIJA
BREATHE OUT fully, away from the inhaler
Close mouth around the mouthpiece and BREATHE IN slowly
Hear the WHIRL
Hold breath for 5 seconds and then breathe out
Remove the used capsule and throw it away
Remember BREATH OUT, BREATH IN, hear the WHIRL
REPEAT these steps with the second capsule
to get the full dose of the medication.
REPEAT these steps with the second capsule
to get the full dose of the medication.
INBRIJA is indicated for intermittent treatment of OFF episodes in patients with Parkinson’s treated with carbidopa/levodopa.
It is important that your patients know how to clean and store INBRIJA after use.
Clean & store
Remove white mouthpiece
CLEAN holes inside with a dry cotton swab
Wipe the outer surface with a dry tissue
Place mouthpiece back onto the inhaler
Align white arrows together and push
STORE in a dry place away from children
Important information
Do’s & Dont’s
Always take TWO capsules per OFF episode
Always load one capsule at a time
Only use INBRIJA capsules with the inhaler
Always check expiration dates and use a new capsule undamaged each time
Always keep inhaler and capsules clean and dry
Do not take more than 10 capsules a day
Do not load two capsules at the same time
Do not swallow INBRIJA capsules or use without inhaler
Do not use capsules past expiration date, preload capsules in advance and/or use if damaged
Do not get inhaler or capsules wet or dirty
Refer to the full Product Information for Instructions for Use.