INBRIJA® dosing is straightforward and can be administered on the go21
One dose (84 mg) = two 42-mg capsules, taken up to 5 times a day
Capsules should be stored in their blister package and only removed immediately before use
INBRIJA capsules are only for use with the INBRIJA inhaler
Treatment with INBRIJA may cause dowsiness, sleepiness, and sudden sleep attacks while engaging in activities of daily living; avoid driving and operating heavy machinery while taking this medication.21
INBRIJA has allowed me to have
Parkinson's and still be able to go out
and do the things that I really want to do.
– Jimmy, real INBRIJA patient
and pivotal trial participant
Learning How to Take INBRIJA Is Important
Help your patients with administration to ensure they understand and adapt quickly to using an inhaler
Due to the nature of the delivery system, inhalation of INBRIJA can lead to coughing at the time of administration.21
Here are some tips to share with your patients to help them self-administer more smoothly:
Stand or sit up straight and look straight ahead while breathing in
Breathe in slowly and gently until their lungs feel full. They should hear or feel the capsule whirl
They may take more than 1 breath per capsule
It is quite common to cough when breathing in, but they should try not to
They may take sips of water before and after breaths
Helpful Hints for Patients
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Nurse Educators† are available to provide additional support and inhaler training for your patients
| † | Paid by Merz Therapeutics. Not affiliated with INBRIJA prescribers. |
