Spiriva
Spiriva 18 micrograms helps people with COPD breathe easier by opening up their airways and is used daily for long-term treatment.
Form
inhalaatiojauhe, kapseli, kova
Strength
18 mikrog
Active Ingredient
Tiotropium bromide monohydrate
Manufacturer
Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Inhale the powder from one capsule (18 micrograms of tiotropium) once a day.
Method
Use the HandiHaler device to inhale the powder. Do not swallow the capsule. Take the medicine at roughly the same time each day.
Important
Do not exceed one capsule per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dry mouth
RARE
- •Dizziness
- •Headache
- •Taste disturbance
- •Blurred vision
- •Irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation)
- •Sore throat
- •Hoarseness
- •Cough
- •Heartburn / Acid reflux
- •Constipation
- •Oral and pharyngeal thrush (fungal infection)
- •Rash
- •Difficulty urinating
- •Painful urination
- •Insomnia
- •Seeing halos or colored images with red eyes (glaucoma)
- •Increased eye pressure
- •Faster irregular heartbeat (supraventricular tachycardia)
- •Faster heart rate
- •Palpitations (feeling your heart beat)
- •Chest tightness, coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath immediately after inhalation (bronchospasm)
- •Nosebleed
- •Laryngitis (inflammation of the voice box)
- •Sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses)
- •Bowel obstruction or lack of bowel movement (including paralytic ileus)
- •Gingivitis (gum inflammation)
- •Glossitis (tongue inflammation)
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Stomatitis (mouth inflammation)
- •Nausea
- •Hypersensitivity, including immediate reactions
- •Severe allergic reaction causing swelling of the face or throat (angioedema)
- •Hives (urticaria)
- •Itching
- •Urinary tract infection
- •Dehydration (loss of body fluids)
- •Tooth decay
- •Severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic reaction)
- •Skin infection or skin ulcer
- •Dry skin
- •Joint swelling
Important Warnings
- This medicine is for long-term use, not for sudden breathing problems or wheezing attacks.
- Tell your doctor if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, prostate problems, or difficulty urinating.
- If you experience a rash, swelling, itching, wheezing, or sudden shortness of breath, contact your doctor right away.
- If you feel chest tightness, cough, wheeze, or have trouble breathing right after inhaling, contact your doctor immediately.
- Be careful not to get the powder in your eyes. If it does, rinse your eyes with warm water immediately and contact your doctor or an eye specialist, as it could be a sign of glaucoma.
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- Dry mouth is a common side effect and can lead to tooth decay over time, so maintain good oral hygiene.
- Tell your doctor if you have had a heart attack in the last 6 months, or if you have had an unstable or life-threatening irregular heartbeat or severe heart failure in the last year.
- Spiriva 18 micrograms is not for use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use this medicine unless your doctor specifically recommends it.
- This medicine may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or headache, which can affect your ability to drive or use machines.