What is Spiriva (Tiotropium Bromide) used for?

Spiriva (Tiotropium Bromide) is used by patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including bronchitis and emphysema. It is used to help prevent wheezing and shortness of breath caused by these conditions. This medication is known as a bronchodilator, which works by helping the airways to open up by relaxing the muscles, which in turn helps to make breathing easier for the patient. However, this medication is not used to treat sudden shortness of breath.

How should I use Spiriva (Tiotropium Bromide)?

Spiriva (Tiotropium Bromide) is inhaled orally, using the HandiHaler provided. Patients should insert the inhaler into the mouth and administer the medication as instructed by their physician. It is important not to exhale through the inhaler, and to only insert the capsules into the HandiHaler when they are needed. Patients are sometimes directed to use this medication once per day, however, it is essential that you consult your physician before using this medication so that the correct dosage can be prescribed.

What are the side effects of Spiriva (Tiotropium Bromide)?

Spiriva (Tiotropium Bromide) may cause some side effects to occur, such as:

• Dry mouth
• Upset stomach, vomiting or constipation
• Sore throat or stuffy nose
• Nosebleeds
• Muscle pain and aches

Patients should be aware that this medication may also cause other more serious side effects to occur. Consult your physician immediately if you notice severe breathing difficulties, blurred vision, eye pain, a fast uneven heartbeat or painful urination.

Please Note

Strictly follow all instructions provided to you by your physician or pharmacist while using Spiriva (Tiotropium Bromide). Optimum and safe dosage can differ based on the patient and the condition being treated.

As this medication may be unsafe for certain patients, it is essential you always inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as well as if you have any allergies, other illnesses, or ongoing health conditions, and if you are taking any other form of medication, supplements, or herbal products.

This inhaler should not be used as a quick relief inhaler.

Immediately seek emergency medical care if you have any allergic or hypersensitive reaction. Common signs of a reaction include hives, swelling, skin rashes, chest pains, as well as trouble breathing or swallowing.