Using Your Inhaler

Watch this video to see how to use your BREZTRI inhaler

 

Continue to use and care for your BREZTRI inhaler as directed in the Instructions for Use. These instructions cover everything you need to know, including proper dosing and safety information.

 

Using your inhaler

Read the instructions.

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Remove the mouthpiece cover by squeezing both sides and pulling out.

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Shake the inhaler well before each puff.

 
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Then press to spray 1 test-puff facing away from you. Repeat these steps 3 more times for a total of 4 test-puffs, shaking before each test-puff.

Do not skip priming, extra puffs are provided for priming.

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Remove the mouthpiece cover by squeezing both sides and pulling out. Check the mouthpiece for foreign objects before use.

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Shake the inhaler well, breathe out fully, then place the mouthpiece into your mouth. Close your lips around the mouthpiece.

Step 2.1: Shake the inhaler well before each puff.

Step 2.2: Breathe out fully.

Step 2.3: Place the mouthpiece into your mouth and close lips around the mouthpiece.

 
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Step 2.4: Start breathing in deeply and slowly while taking in 1 puff. Keep breathing in until you can’t anymore.

Start breathing in deeply and slowly while taking in 1 puff. Keep breathing in until you can’t anymore.

 
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Step 2.5: Hold your breath for as long as you can, up to 10 seconds.

Hold your breath for as long as you can, up to 10 seconds.

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Repeat step 2 for a second puff.

 

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Put the mouthpiece cover back on.

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Rinse your mouth with water, then spit out the water. Do not swallow.

Reminder: BREZTRI is taken twice a day.

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2 puffs in the morning

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2 puffs in the evening

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Remove the canister and set it aside. Do not let the canister get wet.

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Remove the mouthpiece cover by squeezing both sides and pulling out.

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Run warm water through the top of the mouthpiece for 30 seconds, then through the top of the actuator for 30 seconds. That’s 60 seconds in total.

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Shake off as much water as you can. Do not dry the inhaler with a towel or tissue.

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Look into the actuator and the mouthpiece for any medicine build-up. If there is any build-up, repeat steps 3-5.

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Let the actuator air-dry, such as overnight. Do not put the canister back in the actuator if it’s still wet.

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When dry, replace the mouthpiece cover first, then gently press the canister down into the actuator.

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Prep your inhaler by spraying 2 test-puffs. Shake before each test-puff.

It’s important to know every part of your inhaler

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If you have the original BREZTRI inhaler device, watch this video to understand how to use, clean, and store your inhaler.

Learn about your BREZTRI inhaler with these Instructions for Use.

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Read the BREZTRI Patient Information to learn more.

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Learn more about the BREZTRI inhaler with these instructions for use.

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FAQs about using the BREZTRI inhaler

For oral inhalation only. Use BREZTRI exactly as your doctor tells you to. Prepare (prime) the inhaler before using it for the first time. Remove the cap from the mouthpiece, hold it facing away from you, and shake well. Push the canister all the way down to release a puff of medicine. Repeat this process 3 more times.

To use the inhaler, take the cap off the inhaler and shake. Exhale as much as you can, then close your lips around the mouthpiece. Inhale deeply and press down on the canister. You should feel a puff of medicine. Remove the inhaler while holding your breath as long as you can before breathing out. You should be taking 2 puffs, 2 times a day.

For a more in-depth look at your inhaler and how to use it, please watch the How to Use Your Inhaler video.

Here are some tips to help you stay on track with your BREZTRI treatment:

Take your doses right before or after something you normally do twice a day, such as:

Brushing your teeth

Taking your dog for a walk

Put colorful sticky notes as reminders in places you’ll easily see them

Set reminder alarms on your phone or computer

If friends or family members are open to helping, ask them to text or call you in the morning and evening as reminders

Whether at home or traveling, always store BREZTRI at room temperature between 68°F and 77°F (20°C and 25°C). Keep BREZTRI in a dry place, away from heat and sunlight.

Store BREZTRI in the unopened foil pouch and only open when ready to use.

Safely throw BREZTRI away in the trash:

3 weeks after you open the foil pouch (for the 28-inhalation canister), or

3 months after you open the foil pouch (for the 120-inhalation canister), or

When the counter reads "0"

Keep BREZTRI and all medicines out of the reach of children.

If your BREZTRI inhaler looks damaged, do not use it. Call your doctor immediately.

When you press down on the canister until it stops moving, you should feel a puff of medicine in your mouth.

For a more in-depth look at your inhaler and how to use it, please watch the How to Use Your Inhaler video. If you have additional questions, please reach out to your doctor.

Yes, you can travel with your BREZTRI inhaler, but you will need to make sure it is kept in a dry place, away from heat and sunlight.

Make sure you follow proper cleaning instructions, which include rinsing the actuator once a week with warm water, to prevent medicine buildup and spray blockage. Do not allow the canister to get wet and make sure to reprime after rinsing. Follow the Instructions for Use to ensure you are using and cleaning your device properly. If you have any questions about your device, contact our information center at 1-833-458-0440

Medicine may have built up blocking the spray through the mouthpiece. Make sure you follow proper cleaning instructions, which include rinsing the actuator once a week with warm water, to prevent medicine buildup and spray blockage. Do not allow the canister to get wet and make sure to reprime after rinsing. Follow the Instructions for Use to ensure you are using and cleaning your device properly. If you have any questions about your device, contact our information center at 1-833-458-0440.

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