SPIRIVA is a once-daily inhaled maintenance prescription treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a serious lung disease that includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. SPIRIVA treats both conditions by opening narrowed airways.
Once-daily SPIRIVA helps you breathe better all day, every day. And it does not contain a steroid. Ask your doctor if SPIRIVA is right for you.
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SPIRIVA helps you breathe better by helping open the airways inside your lungs.
In this section, you'll learn about:
- How one daily dose opens airways for 24 hours
- Why SPIRIVA must be taken every day
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Frequently asked questions about SPIRIVA & COPD.
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IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION
Talk to your doctor to see if Spiriva® HandiHaler® (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) is right for you.
SPIRIVA HandiHaler is a once-daily inhaled maintenance prescription treatment for breathing problems (airway narrowing) associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD includes both chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
SPIRIVA does not replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden symptoms.
Do not swallow the SPIRIVA capsule. Only use the HandiHaler device to take the SPIRIVA capsule. Do not use the HandiHaler to take any other medications.
Do not get SPIRIVA powder in your eyes.
The most common side effect with SPIRIVA is dry mouth. Others include constipation and problems passing urine. For a complete list of reported side effects, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Tell your doctor about your medicines, including eye drops, and illnesses like glaucoma and urinary or prostate problems. These may worsen with SPIRIVA.
If you have vision changes, eye pain, your breathing suddenly worsens, you get hives, or your throat or tongue swells, stop taking SPIRIVA and contact your doctor.
Do not use SPIRIVA if you are allergic to atropine, ipratropium, tiotropium bromide, or lactose. A lactose allergy is not the same as lactose intolerance.
Read the step-by-step Patient's Instructions for Use for SPIRIVA before you take your medicine.
The information provided on this site is for general information and educational purposes only. You should always consult a doctor for diagnosing and treating a health or fitness problem, and before using any drug product discussed on this site.
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