Lonhala Magnair FDA Approval History
Last updated by Judith Stewart, BPharm on March 2, 2021.
FDA Approved: Yes (First approved December 5, 2017)
Brand name: Lonhala Magnair
Generic name: glycopyrrolate
Dosage form: Inhalation Solution
Company: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Treatment for: COPD
Lonhala Magnair (glycopyrrolate) is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) bronchodilator for the long-term, maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Lonhala Magnair does not relieve sudden symptoms of COPD and should not be used more than twice daily. Always have a short-acting beta2-agonist with you to treat sudden symptoms.
Do not use Lonhala Magnair unless your health care provider has taught you how to use the device and you understand how to use it correctly. Use Lonhala Magnair exactly as your health care provider tells you to use it.
Do not use Lonhala Magnair more often than is prescribed for you. Do not stop using Lonhala Magnair or other medicines to control or treat your COPD unless told to do so by your health care provider because your symptoms might get worse. Your health care provider will change your medicines as needed.
Get emergency medical care if your breathing problems worsen quickly, you need to use your rescue medication more often than usual, or your rescue medication does not work as well to relieve your symptoms.
Do not use Lonhala Magnair if you are allergic to glycopyrrolate or to any of the ingredients in Lonhala Magnair. Ask your health care provider if you are not sure.
Tell your health care provider about all of your health conditions, including if you:
- have kidney problems
- have eye problems such as glaucoma
- have prostate or bladder problems, or problems passing urine
- have any other medical conditions
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed
- are allergic to Lonhala Magnair or any of its ingredients, or to any other medicines or food products
Tell your health care provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Lonhala Magnair and certain other medicines may interact with each other. This may cause serious side effects.
Especially tell your health care provider if you take anticholinergics (including umeclidinium, tiotropium, ipratropium, aclidinium, glycopyrrolate).
Lonhala Magnair side effects
Lonhala Magnair can cause serious side effects, including:
- sudden shortness of breath (that may be life-threatening) immediately after use of Lonhala Magnair
- serious allergic reactions, including: rash; hives; swelling of the tongue, lips, and face; and difficulty breathing or swallowing. Call your health care provider or get emergency medical care if you get any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction
- new or worsened eye problems, including acute narrow-angle glaucoma (symptoms may include eye pain or discomfort, blurred vision, red eyes, nausea or vomiting, seeing halos or bright colors around lights)
- new or worsened urinary retention (symptoms may include difficulty urinating, urinating frequently, painful urination, urination in a weak stream or drips)
Common side effects include shortness of breath and urinary tract infection.
These are not all of the possible side effects. Tell your health care provider about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
Lonhala solution is for oral inhalation only and should not be injected or swallowed. Lonhala vials should only be administered with Magnair.
Development timeline for Lonhala Magnair
Further information
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