LAMA + LABA inhaler
Aclidinium bromide with formoterol
Brand names: Duaklir Genuair
Adult dose
Dose: 1 inhalation (340/12 micrograms)
Route: Inhalation
Frequency: Twice daily
Clinical pearls
- COPD maintenance; not for asthma
- Demonstrate Genuair inhaler technique
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to atropine derivatives or formoterol
Side effects
- Headache
- Nasopharyngitis
- Dry mouth
- Tachycardia
Interactions
- Other anticholinergics
- Beta-blockers (caution)
- QT-prolonging drugs
Monitoring
- Symptoms, exacerbations
- FEV1
Reference: BNF; NICE NG115; GOLD 2024; SmPC Duaklir. Verify against your local formulary and the latest BNF before prescribing.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Calculators
Drugs
Pathways
- Acute Asthma in Adults · BTS/SIGN British Guideline on Asthma 2019; NICE NG80
- Pulmonary Embolism Assessment · NICE NG158; ESC 2019 PE Guidelines
- Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD) · NICE NG115; GOLD 2024
- Spontaneous Pneumothorax (Adult) · BTS Pleural Disease 2023
- Atypical Pneumonia (Legionella / Mycoplasma / Chlamydophila) · BTS 2023; IDSA
- COPD Exacerbation Management · NICE NG115 / GOLD 2024