Spiriva

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Spiriva (Tiotropium) medication guide 

Brand name: Spiriva
Generic name: Tiotropium 

What is the most important information I should know about Spiriva?

Spiriva is not intended for use during acute bronchospastic attacks (sudden occurrence of difficulty breathing). It may not be able to open your airways and allow you to breath. Tiotropium is used to prevent attacks, it should not be used as a rescue medication.

It is very important that you use the tiotropium inhaler properly, so that the medicine gets into the lungs. Talk to your healthcare provider about proper inhaler use.

In rare cases, Spiriva has been associated with the development of narrow-angle glaucoma, an eye disorder. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms suggestive of narrow-angle glaucoma such as eye pain or discomfort, blurred vision, visual halos around objects, color distortion, or redness of the eyes. Do not allow the powder to come into contact with the eyes. This may cause blurring of vision and dilation of the pupils. If contact with the eyes occurs, flush with water and seek medical attention if side effects occur.

What is Spiriva?

Spiriva is an anticholinergic medication. Tiotropium prevents narrowing of the airways.

Spiriva is used in the treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

Spiriva may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Spiriva?

Do not use Spiriva without first talking to your doctor if you have:

  • an allergy to ipratropium (Atrovent, Combivent) or atropine;

  • narrow-angle glaucoma;

  • kidney disease;

  • enlargement of the prostate; or

  • difficulty urinating.


You may not be able to use Spiriva, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

Spiriva is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use Spiriva without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether tiotropium passes into breast milk. Do not use Spiriva without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I use Spiriva?

Use Spiriva exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Tiotropium capsules are intended for use in the inhaler provided. Do not swallow the capsules. Do not use the inhaler device to administer any medications other than tiotropium.

The tiotropium capsules should be stored in the sealed blisters and only removed immediately before use. The drug should be used immediately after the packaging over an individual capsule is opened, or else its effectiveness may be reduced. If additional capsules are accidentally 

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