What is Qbrexza: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Jan 13, 2021  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Qbrexza overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Qbrexza

Generic Names:

  • Qbrexza

Uses:

  • Treats excessive underarm sweating.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Cholinergic Antagonist

Forms:

  • Pad

How it’s taken:

  • On the skin

What form(s) does Qbrexza come in

  • Pad

What are common Qbrexza doses?

  • Box 30 Pad

  • Packet 1 Pad

Common Qbrexza prescriptions

  • Qbrexza
    30 pad box

  • Qbrexza
    1 pad package

  • Qbrexza
    1 pad packet

How to take Qbrexza

  • To use the cloth:Topical application routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine. Tear open the pouch and pull out the cloth.Unfold the cloth and wipe across one underarm one time. Use the same cloth and wipe across the other underarm one time.Topical application routeDo not cover the treated area with a bandage unless directed by your doctor.

  • Missed dose: Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep this medicine away from heat or flame.

  • Apply this medicine to clean, dry skin on your underarm areas only. Do not get it into your eyes, nose, or mouth. Do not swallow the medicine or apply over broken skin.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep this medicine away from heat or flame.

  • Apply this medicine to clean, dry skin on your underarm areas only. Do not get it into your eyes, nose, or mouth. Do not swallow the medicine or apply over broken skin.

  • To use the cloth:Topical application routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine. Tear open the pouch and pull out the cloth.Unfold the cloth and wipe across one underarm one time. Use the same cloth and wipe across the other underarm one time.Topical application routeDo not cover the treated area with a bandage unless directed by your doctor.

  • Missed dose: Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Qbrexza contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not take this medicine if you had an allergic reaction to glycopyrronium tosylate, or if you have glaucoma, unstable heart or blood vessel disease, or stomach or bowel problems (including paralytic ileus, severe ulcerative colitis, or toxic megacolon), myasthenia gravis, or Sjogren syndrome.

Qbrexza warnings

  • Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.

  • This medicine may keep you from sweating enough, which may cause your body to get too hot. Be careful in hot weather, and while you exercise or use a sauna or whirlpool.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, prostate or bladder problems, or trouble passing urine.

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

  • This medicine may cause blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

Qbrexza side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Blurred vision

  • Unable to sweat, feeling overheated, unexplained high fever

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Decrease in urine volume, painful urination

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Mouth or throat pain

  • Dry mouth