Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex

US Brand Name

  1. Striverdi Respimat



Olodaterol belongs to the family of medicines known as adrenergic bronchodilators. Bronchodilators are medicines that are breathed in through the mouth to open up the bronchial tubes (air passages) in the lungs. They relieve cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing by increasing the flow of air through the bronchial tubes.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Spray

Before Using





Olodaterol is not for use in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.


Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of olodaterol in the elderly.



Drug Interactions


Other Interactions


Other Medical Problems


  • Asthma—Use is not recommended in patients with this condition without an inhaled steroid medicine.
  • COPD attack, severe—Should not be used if you are having a severe COPD attack or if symptoms of a COPD attack has already started. Your doctor may prescribe another medicine for you to use in case of an acute COPD attack.
  • Diabetes or
  • Heart or blood vessel disease (eg, coronary insufficiency, obstructive cardiomyopathy) or
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure) or
  • Hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood) or
  • Seizures or
  • Thyroid problems (eg, thyrotoxicosis)—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.
  • Liver disease, severe—Use has not been studied in patients with this condition.

Proper Use


This medicine is used with a special inhaler and usually comes with a patient information leaflet or patient instructions. Read the directions carefully before using this medicine. If you do not understand the directions or you are not sure how to use the inhaler, ask your doctor or pharmacist to show you what to do. Also, ask your doctor to check how you use the inhaler to make sure you are using it properly.

Use this medicine at the same time each day to prevent COPD attacks.


When you use the inhaler for the first time, it may not deliver the right amount of medicine with the first puff. Therefore, before using the inhaler, prime it by pressing the dose-release button until you see a mist, then press the button 3 more times. If you have not used the inhaler for more than 3 days, prime it once before use. If you have not used it for more than 21 days, press the dose-release button until you see a mist, then press it 3 more times.

To use the inhaler:

  • Do not turn the clear base before inserting the cartridge.
  • Prime the inhaler before use by releasing 4 test sprays.
  • To inhale this medicine, breathe out fully, trying to get as much air out of the lungs as possible. Put the mouthpiece fully into your mouth and close your lips around it without closing the air vents. Do not block the mouthpiece with your teeth or tongue. Point the inhaler to the back of your throat.
  • Hold your breath for about 10 seconds or for as long as you can, then breathe out. Repeat these steps for the next puff.
  • Close the yellow cap after taking your medicine.
  • Clean the mouthpiece, including the metal part inside the mouthpiece, with a damp cloth or tissue only, at least once a week.




  • For inhalation dosage form (spray):
    • For maintenance treatment of COPD:
      • Adults—Two puffs once a day. Do not use more than 2 puffs every 24 hours.
      • Children—Use is not recommended.

Missed Dose




Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.


Throw away the inhaler 3 months after its first use, or when the inhaler is locked, or when it expires.



This medicine should not be used together with similar inhaled medicines, such as albuterol (Proventil®, Ventolin®), isoproterenol (Isuprel®), metaproterenol (Alupent®), pirbuterol (Maxair®), or terbutaline (Bricanyl®).

Tell your doctor if you are also using any other medicine for your COPD. Your doctor may want you to use it only during a severe COPD attack. Follow your doctor's instructions on how you should take your medicine.

This medicine should not be used if you are having a severe asthma or COPD attack, or if symptoms of an asthma or COPD attack has already started. Your doctor may prescribe another medicine for you to use in case of an acute COPD attack. If the other medicine does not work as well, tell your doctor right away.

Talk with your doctor or get medical care right away if:

  • Your symptoms do not improve after using this medicine or if they become worse.

This medicine may increase the risk of worsening asthma, which may lead to hospitalization, intubation, and death in patients with asthma who take this medicine without an inhaled steroid medicine. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about this.


Olodaterol may cause heart or blood vessel problems, including heart rhythm problems. Check with your doctor right away if you have chest pain or tightness, decreased urine output, dilated neck veins, extreme fatigue, irregular heartbeat, swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs, troubled breathing, or weight gain.

Hypokalemia (low potassium in the blood) may occur while you are using this medicine. Check with your doctor right away if you have more than one of the following symptoms: convulsions (seizures), decreased urine, dry mouth, increased thirst, irregular heartbeat, loss of appetite, mood changes, muscle pain or cramps, nausea or vomiting, numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips, shortness of breath, or unusual tiredness or weakness.


This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions, including angioedema, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Check with your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, a large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals, trouble breathing, or chest tightness while you are using this medicine.


Side Effects



More common

  1. Body aches or pain
  2. chills
  3. cough
  4. difficulty in breathing
  5. ear congestion
  6. fever
  7. headache
  8. loss of voice
  9. runny or stuffy nose
  10. sneezing
  11. sore throat
  12. unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

  1. Bladder pain
  2. bloody or cloudy urine
  3. chest pain
  4. cough producing mucus
  5. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  6. frequent urge to urinate
  7. lower back or side pain
  8. skin rash
  9. tightness in the chest


  1. Cough that does not go away or gets worse
  2. coughing up blood
  3. hoarseness
  4. loss of appetite
  5. weight loss


Symptoms of overdose

  1. Blurred vision
  2. chest pain or discomfort
  3. confusion
  4. decreased urine
  5. dizziness
  6. drowsiness
  7. dry mouth
  8. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  9. flushed, dry skin
  10. fruit-like breath odor
  11. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  12. headache
  13. increased hunger
  14. increased thirst
  15. increased urination
  16. irregular heartbeat
  17. mood changes
  18. muscle spasm or tremors
  19. nausea
  20. nervousness
  21. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  23. pounding in the ears
  24. rapid, deep breathing
  25. restlessness
  26. seizures
  27. slow heartbeat
  28. stomach cramps
  29. troubled breathing
  30. unexplained weight loss
  31. unusual tiredness or weakness
  32. vomiting


More common

  1. Muscle aches

Less common

  1. Back or joint pain
  2. constipation
  3. diarrhea
  4. difficulty in moving
  5. dizziness
  6. joint pain
  7. muscle stiffness

