Bicitra and Stiolto Respimat

• Generic Name: citric acid / sodium citrate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Bicitra, Cytra-2, Liqui-Dual Citra, Oracit, Shohl's Solution, Virtrate-2

Bicitra are both alkalinizing agents that make the urine less acidic.

The combination of citric acid and sodium citrate is used to prevent gout or kidney stones, or metabolic acidosis in people with kidney problems.

Bicitra may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: olodaterol / tiotropium
• Dosage Forms: spray, metered
• Other Brand Names: Stiolto Respimat, Stiolto Respimat 28 ACT, Stiolto Respimat 60 ACT, Stiolto Respimat 10 ACT

Stiolto Respima containes a combination of olodaterol and tiotropium. Olodaterol is a long-acting bronchodilator. Tiotropium is an anticholinergic. These medications work by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.

Stiolto Respimat is used to prevent airflow obstruction and reduce flare-ups in adults with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including bronchitis and emphysema.

Stiolto Respimat will not treat a bronchospasm attack that has already begun.

Stiolto Respimat is for use only in people with COPD and should not be used to treat asthma.