Is stiolto a steroid?

Is Stiolto Respimat a steroid?

No. Stiolto Respimat is not a steroid.

Stiolto contains two long-acting bronchodilators—tiotropium and olodaterol. It works by relaxing airway muscles and opening the airways to help with breathing, not by reducing inflammation the way steroids do.[1]

What is Stiolto used for (and how is that different from steroids)?

Stiolto is used as a maintenance inhaler for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Because it contains bronchodilators rather than corticosteroids, it helps prevent symptoms but is not classified as a steroid inhaler.[1]

What inhalers actually are steroids for COPD/asthma?

Steroid inhalers typically contain corticosteroids (for example, inhaled fluticasone or budesonide) and are often used to reduce airway inflammation. Stiolto does not contain a corticosteroid.[1]

If I’m unsure, how can I check my inhaler’s ingredients?

Look at the label or package insert for the active ingredients. If you see corticosteroid names (such as budesonide, fluticasone, or beclomethasone), then it’s a steroid inhaler. Stiolto’s active ingredients are tiotropium and olodaterol.[1]

Source

[1] https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/stiolto-respimat-steroid-3579960/