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Spiriva, |tiotropium inhalation

tiotropium inhalation

Generic Name: tiotropium inhalation (tye oh TROE pee um)
Brand Names: Spiriva

What is tiotropium inhalation?

Tiotropium inhalation is used to prevent bronchospasm (narrowing of the airways in the lungs) in people with bronchitis, emphysema, or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

Tiotropium inhalation may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.

What is the most important information I should know about tiotropium inhalation?

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, or an enlarged prostate or bladder obstruction. If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use tiotropium inhalation or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

Use this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use it in larger doses or for longer than recommended by your doctor.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using tiotropium inhalation?

Before using tiotropium inhalation, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

• narrow-angle glaucoma; or

• an enlarged prostate or a bladder obstruction.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use tiotropium inhalation or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

How should I use tiotropium inhalation?

Use this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use it in larger doses or for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Tiotropium inhalation and its inhaler device come with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

It is important to use tiotropium inhalation regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your lung function will need to be tested on a regular basis. It is important that you not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the medication as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and wait until your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Symptoms of a tiotropium inhalation overdose may include dry mouth, eye redness, constipation, stomach pain, and confusion or drowsiness.

What should I avoid while using tiotropium inhalation?

Avoid getting this medication in your eyes. If this happens, rinse with water.

Tiotropium inhalation side effects

Less serious side effects are more likely to occur, such as:

• dry mouth, cough, hoarseness;

• blurred vision;

• trouble swallowing;

• nausea, constipation, upset stomach;

• stuffy nose, nosebleed;

• fast heart rate;

• drowsiness; or

• white patches in your mouth or throat.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect tiotropium inhalation?

Before using tiotropium inhalation, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following medicines:

• atropine (Donnatal, and others);

• belladonna;

• cimetidine (Tagamet);

• clidinium (Quarzan);

• dicyclomine (Bentyl);

• glycopyrrolate (Robinul);

• hyoscyamine (Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Levsin, and others);

• mepenzolate (Cantil);

• methantheline (Provocholine);

• methscopolamine (Pamine);

• propantheline (Pro-Banthine); or

• scopolamine (Transderm-Scop).

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use tiotropium inhalation, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect tiotropium inhalation. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has information about tiotropium inhalation written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Tiotropium inhalation is available with a prescription under the brand name Spiriva. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Spiriva 18 mcg light green capsules for use in the HandiHaler inhalation device which is gray colored with a green button

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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