How to use Zonda

Using your inhaler (puffer) properly is important when you have asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

This short video shows you how to use a Zonda inhaler.

Medication

Zonda inhaler is used with the medication Braltus (tiotropium).

Checklist of steps

1. Open cap
2. Open mouthpiece
3. Remove a capsule from the bottle and close the bottle tightly
4. Place one capsule in the centre chamber
5. Close mouthpiece until it clicks (leave cap open)
6. Press piercing button in once and release
7. Breathe out fully (away from mouthpiece)
8. Place mouthpiece in mouth and close lips to form a good seal
9. Breathe in slowly and deeply enough to hear or feel capsule vibrating inside the chamber
10. Hold breath for 5 seconds or as long as comfortable while removing inhaler from mouth
11. Breathe normally (away from mouthpiece)
12. Repeat steps 7 - 11 to empty capsule completely
13. Open mouthpiece and remove empty capsule
14. Close mouthpiece
15. Close cap

Notes

• The Zonda inhaler should only be used with the bottle of capsules provided. Do not reuse the inhaler for another bottle of capsules. There is a new inhaler provided with each pack
• Do not store the capsule in the inhaler
• Do not place a capsule directly into the mouthpiece

Potential errors

• Piercing the capsule several times or not piercing the capsule at all
• Not breathing in strongly enough to draw the medication out of the inhaler
• Not taking a second breath to receive the full dose from the capsule
• Swallowing the capsule instead of inhaling it through the Zonda inhaler
• Not using a new capsule for each dose

Getting the most out of your inhaler

Ask your doctor, pharmacist or asthma & respiratory educator to:

• Explain how your inhaler should be used
• Check you are using your inhaler properly
• Tell you where to find the expiry date on your inhaler
• Show you how to check if your inhaler is empty or nearly empty
• Discuss any unwanted effects from your medication

Different brands of inhalers sometimes have slightly different instructions to each other for similar steps. The checklists in our How-To Video library have been simplified and standardised where possible to reduce confusion.

Your inhaler will come with instructions in the package. Always check the package insert for any specific instructions.

Other inhaler types

See our complete How-to video library for other inhaler types and how to use them.

Acknowledgement

Thanks to Ms Narelle Williamson, Asthma and Respiratory Educator, and the patient who participated in this film clip.

Development of this How-to video was supported by Viatris. The National Asthma Council Australia retained editorial control.

Disclaimer

Although all care has been taken, this video is a general guide only, which is not a substitute for assessment of appropriate courses of treatment on a case-by-case basis. The National Asthma Council Australia expressly disclaims all responsibility (including for negligence) for any loss, damage or personal injury resulting from reliance on the information contained herein.