Spiriva Respimat
Spiriva Respimat helps people with COPD or asthma breathe easier by opening up their airways.
Form
inhalaationeste, liuos
Strength
2.5 mikrog
Active Ingredient
Tiotropium bromide monohydrate
Manufacturer
Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Take two puffs once daily.
Method
Inhale the medicine through your mouth using the Respimat inhaler.
Important
Do not take more than two puffs once per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dry mouth
RARE
- •Hoarseness
- •Cough
- •Headache
- •Sore throat
- •Painful urination
- •Dizziness
- •Fungal infection in mouth and throat
- •Difficulty urinating
- •Constipation
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Increased eye pressure
- •Severe allergic reaction with face and throat swelling
- •Insomnia
- •Irregular heartbeat
- •Palpitations (feeling your own heartbeat)
- •Nosebleed
- •Tongue inflammation
- •Fast heartbeat
- •Chest tightness, coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath right after inhalation
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Seeing halos or colored images with red eyes
- •Blurred vision
- •Laryngitis (inflammation of the voice box)
- •Tooth decay
- •Gum inflammation
- •Hives
- •Skin infection or ulcer
- •Dry skin
- •Urinary tract infection
- •Heartburn
- •Hypersensitivity (allergic reactions)
- •Mouth inflammation
- •Dehydration
- •Sinus inflammation
- •Blocked intestines or lack of bowel movements
- •Nausea
- •Severe allergic reaction
- •Joint swelling
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to tiotropium, atropine, or similar medicines.
- Be careful not to get the medicine in your eyes. If it gets in your eyes, rinse them and contact your doctor immediately.
- If your breathing gets worse or you have an allergic reaction (like rash, swelling, or itching) right after taking the medicine, stop using it and contact your doctor immediately.
- This medicine is for daily control of your condition, not for sudden breathing attacks. Use your separate rescue inhaler for sudden symptoms, as your doctor instructed.
- Tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, prostate problems, difficulty urinating, kidney problems, heart problems (e.g., a heart attack in the last 6 months), or cystic fibrosis.
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- This medicine is not recommended for children under 6 years of age.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Anticholinergic. Systemic exposure is low. (updated 15.5.2023)