Rofaday 500mcg

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR?

Rofaday 500mcg is used in people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways) to reduce the number of episodes or worsening of COPD symptoms. Roflumilast is in a class of medications called phosphodiesterase inhibitors. It works by decreasing swelling in the lungs.

HOW TO USE?

Roflumilast comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken with or without food once a day. Take roflumilast at around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take roflumilast exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

PRECAUTIONS:

Do not use roflumilast to treat sudden attacks of breathing problems. Continue to take roflumilast even if you feel well. Do not stop taking roflumilast without talking to your doctor. Do not let anyone else take your medication. Before taking roflumilast, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to roflumilast, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in roflumilast tablets. Tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: carbamazepine (Tegretol), cimetidine (Tagamet), enoxacin (not available in the U.S.), erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin), fluvoxamine, ketoconazole (Nizoral), phenobarbital, phenytoin (Dilantin), rifampicin and certain oral contraceptives ('birth control pills'). Tell your doctor if you have liver disease. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had a history of mental health conditions, including depression; thoughts about harming or killing yourself, or planning or trying to do so; extreme worry; or other unusual changes in your behavior or mood. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. You, your family, or your caregiver should call your doctor right away if you experience any of the following new symptoms or a worsening of these symptoms: difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep; depression; thinking about harming or killing yourself, or planning or trying to do so; extreme worry; agitation; or changes in mood. You should know that roflumilast can cause weight loss.

FOOD RESTRICTIONS:

Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.

WHAT TO DO IF I MISS A DOSE?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

SIDE EFFECTS:

Diarrhea, Nausea, Dizziness, Headache, Back pain, Muscle spasm, Decrease in appetite, Uncontrollable shaking of a part of your body.

HOW TO STORE:

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).

THERAPEUTIC CLASSIFICATION:

Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations.