Resources you can use to fight back

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Real INBRIJA Stories
Watch videos from carepartners and real people with PD who use INBRIJA to fight symptoms when they return.
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Doctor Conversation Starters for Your Next Visit
Your doctor is in your corner in your fight against returning PD symptoms; the Doctor Discussion Guide will help you communicate more effectively with them.
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INBRIJA Brochure
Get an introduction to INBRIJA and how it works to fight returning symptoms.
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INBRIJA Demonstration Video
A step-by-step training video for using the INBRIJA inhaler.
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Helpful Hints for Using INBRIJA
Tips to help get you up to speed on using INBRIJA.
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Just Ask PeterSM
Think of Peter as a kind of INBRIJA coach—watch these videos to get the answers to many of the INBRIJA questions we know people with PD have.
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Common Questions
Check out this list of frequently asked questions and answers.

Organizations that can help

We've put together a list of organizations that offer support to people with PD and their carepartners.

We’ve put together a list of the finest organization for people with Parkinson's disease and their carepartners.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
*Co-pay program eligibility, Terms and Conditions, and Program Limitations

Patients must:

  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Be prescribed INBRIJA for an FDA-approved indication
  • Have commercial health insurance
  • Not covered by any federal, state, or government-funded healthcare program, such as Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, or TRICARE

This offer is valid only in the United States, excluding where it's otherwise prohibited by law. Patients residing in the states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island are eligible for drug co-payment assistance only and are not eligible for other types of co-payment assistance, including but not limited to costs related to administration of the drug.

Patients who move from commercial to federally funded or state funded insurance will no longer be eligible for the program. Proof required for receiving payment for out-of-pocket drug costs includes a valid explanation of benefits (EOB) or specialty pharmacy invoice, which must be submitted within 180 days after each treatment.

Patient/Guardian may not and agrees not to seek reimbursement for value received from the Program from any third-party payers, including flexible spending accounts or healthcare savings accounts. If at any time patient begins receiving coverage under any federal, state, or government-funded healthcare program, Patient is no longer eligible to participate in the Program and must call 1-833-INBRIJA (1-833-462-7452) between 8am - 8pm ET to stop participation. Restrictions may apply. This is not health insurance.

Patient/Guardian and pharmacist are responsible for notifying insurance carriers or any other third party who pays for or reimburses any part of the prescription filled using the Program as may be required by the insurance carrier's terms and conditions and applicable law.

Once a patient is successfully enrolled into the Program, they will be automatically re-enrolled annually, for as long as your patient remains eligible. The patient is obligated to notify the program within thirty (30) days of any change in information provided in the patient's enrollment form. The patient may notify the Program at any time to terminate participation in the Program. The patient may submit a new enrollment form to make changes to any Program elections. This offer may not be combined with any other coupon, discount, prescription savings card, free trial, or other offer for INBRIJA.

This is a limited time offer, and Merz reserves the right to rescind, revoke, amend, or terminate this offer, or the program in its entirety, at any time without notice.

Patient Assistance Program

For information about the eligibility requirements of the Merz Patient Assistance Program, call 1-833-INBRIJA (1-833-462-7452).

INBRIJA® (levodopa inhalation powder) IMPORTANT CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
What is INBRIJA?

INBRIJA is an inhaled levodopa prescription medicine used to treat the return of Parkinson’s symptoms (known as OFF episodes) in people with Parkinson’s disease who are treated with carbidopa/levodopa medicines. INBRIJA does not replace regular carbidopa/levodopa medicine. It is not known if INBRIJA is safe or effective in children.

Do not use INBRIJA if you: take or have taken a nonselective monoamine oxidase inhibitor such as phenelzine or tranylcypromine within the last 2 weeks.

Before using INBRIJA, tell your healthcare provider about your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or any chronic lung disease
  • have daytime sleepiness, sleep disorders, sleepiness/drowsiness without warning, or use medicine that increases sleepiness, including antidepressants or antipsychotics
  • have dizziness, nausea, sweating, or fainting when standing up
  • have abnormal movement (dyskinesia)
  • have mental health problems such as hallucinations or psychosis
  • have uncontrollable urges like gambling, sexual urges, spending money, or binge eating
  • have glaucoma
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is unknown if INBRIJA can harm your unborn baby.
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Levodopa can pass into breastmilk and it is unknown if it can harm the baby.

Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements.

Using INBRIJA and certain other medicines may affect each other and cause serious side effects. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take:

  • MAO-B inhibitors
  • dopamine (D2) antagonists (including phenothiazines, butyrophenones, risperidone, metoclopramide)
  • isoniazid
  • iron salts or multivitamins that contain iron salts
How should I use INBRIJA?

INBRIJA is for oral inhalation use only. Do not swallow or open INBRIJA capsules. Only use INBRIJA capsules with the INBRIJA inhaler. Do not use the INBRIJA inhaler to take any other medicine.

Do not orally inhale more than 1 dose (2 capsules) for any OFF period. Do not take more than 5 doses (10 capsules) in a day.

What should I avoid while taking INBRIJA?

Do not drive, operate machinery, or do other activities until you know how INBRIJA affects you. Sleepiness and falling asleep suddenly can happen as late as a year after treatment is started.

What are the possible Side Effects of INBRIJA?

INBRIJA can cause serious side effects including:

  • falling asleep during normal daily activities with or without warning. If you become drowsy, do not drive or do activities where you need to be alert for your safety or the safety of others. Chances of falling asleep during normal activities increases if you take medicine that cause drowsiness.
  • withdrawal-emergent hyperpyrexia and confusion (fever, stiff muscles, or changes in breathing and heartbeat) if you suddenly stop using INBRIJA or carbidopa/levodopa, or suddenly lower your dose of carbidopa/levodopa.
  • low blood pressure when standing up (that may or may not happen with dizziness, fainting, nausea, and sweating). Get up slowly after sitting/lying down.
  • hallucinations and other psychosis - INBRIJA may cause or worsen seeing/hearing/believing things that are not real; confusion, disorientation, or disorganized thinking; trouble sleeping; dreaming a lot; being overly suspicious or feeling people want to harm you; acting aggressive; and feeling agitated/restless.
  • unusual uncontrollable urges such as gambling, binge eating, shopping, and sexual urges has occurred in some people using medicine like INBRIJA.
  • uncontrolled, sudden body movements (dyskinesia) may be caused or worsened by INBRIJA. INBRIJA may need to be stopped or other Parkinson's medicines may need to be changed.
  • bronchospasm - people with asthma, COPD, or other lung diseases may wheeze or have difficulty breathing after inhaling INBRIJA. If this occurs, stop taking INBRIJA and seek immediate medical attention.
  • increased eye pressure in patients with glaucoma. Your healthcare provider should monitor this.
  • changes in certain lab values including liver tests.

The most common side effects of INBRIJA are cough, upper respiratory tract infection, nausea, and change in the color of saliva or spit. Another side effect of INBRIJA is sensation of choking right after use.

These are not all the possible side effects of INBRIJA

  • Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
  • You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

The risk information provided here is not comprehensive. To learn more:

INBRIJA® Indication

Treats OFF periods in adults taking carbidopa/levodopa (CD/LD). INBRIJA doesn't replace CD/LD.

Important Safety Information

Don't use if you have taken a nonselective monoamine oxidase inhibitor (eg, phenelzine, tranylcypromine) within the last 2 weeks.

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