Roflumilast
Generic name: roflumilast [ roe-FLOO-mi-last ]
Brand name: Daliresp
Dosage form: oral tablet (250 mcg; 500 mcg)
Drug class:Selective phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors
What is roflumilast?
Roflumilast reduces inflammation in the lungs that leads to COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Roflumilast is used to prevent worsening of symptoms in people with severe COPD.
Roflumilast is not a bronchodilator and will not treat a bronchospasm attack that has already begun.
Roflumilast may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use roflumilast if you have moderate or severe liver disease.
Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking roflumilast. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be used together.
Call your doctor at once if you have rapid and unintended weight loss.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use roflumilast if you are allergic to it, or if you have moderate or severe liver disease.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver disease; or
depression, mental illness, or suicidal thoughts or actions.
Some people have thoughts about while taking roflumilast. Your doctor should check your progress at regular visits. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.
It is not known whether roflumilast will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
You should not breast-feed while using roflumilast.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
How should I take roflumilast?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
You may take roflumilast with or without food.
Weight loss is a common side effect of roflumilast. While using roflumilast, weigh yourself regularly and tell your doctor if you have any unplanned or unexplained weight loss.
Do not share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
