Spiriva

Spiriva is a prescription medicine used to help people with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). This includes conditions like emphysema & chronic bronchitis. Spiriva contains the active ingredient tiotropium bromide monohydrate, which relaxes the muscles around your airways in the lungs, making it easier to breathe. Spiriva 18 mcg is supplied as a dry powder in capsules for inhalation once daily using the HandiHaler device. Each capsule requires two inhalations per dose.

Spiriva is FDA-approved to:

• Provide long-term, once-daily maintenance treatment of COPD (including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
• Reduce exacerbations (flare-ups) and improve lung function and quality of life in COPD patients.

Follow these Spiriva administration guidelines for COPD maintenance:

• Always use the capsules only with the HandiHaler device. Do not swallow them.
• Open the HandiHaler by lifting the mouthpiece and opening the base.
• Remove one capsule from the blister and place it into the center chamber of the device.
• Close the mouthpiece of the device until you hear a click, and leave the dust cap open.
• Press the green piercing button once to puncture the capsule. This prepares the powder for inhalation.
• Breathe out fully before placing the mouthpiece between your lips.
• Hold the device horizontally and inhale slowly and deeply through your mouth. You should hear or feel the capsule vibrate as the powder is released.
• Hold your breath for a few seconds, then breathe out normally.
• Repeat the inhalation a second time to ensure the full dose is taken.
• Open the mouthpiece, remove the used Spiriva capsule, and discard it. Do not reuse capsules.
• Close the device and store it safely until the next Spiriva dose.

Follow this Spiriva dosage guide to effectively treat your condition:

Spiriva functions by relaxing the muscles around the airways in the lungs. It blocks certain receptors called muscarinic receptors that normally cause the airway muscles to tighten. By preventing this tightening, Spiriva keeps the airways open, making breathing easier. The effect lasts for a full day, which is why it is taken only once daily. This long-lasting relaxation helps reduce symptoms like shortness of breath and prevents flare-ups in people with COPD.

If you miss a dose of Spiriva 18 mcg capsule (HandiHaler), take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is close to your next scheduled dose, skip the missed Spiriva dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take two doses within 24 hours to make up for a missed dose.

Taking Spiriva for COPD more than once daily can lead to overdose-type side effects. This includes dry mouth, constipation, eye discomfort, stomach pain, blurred vision, dizziness, confusion, and heart rhythm problems. If you suspect a Spiriva overdose, contact the poison control center or your healthcare provider immediately. Do not wait for Spiriva overdose symptoms to appear.

Here are some Spiriva side effects you may experience:

• Spiriva should not be used for sudden breathing problems, because it is not a rescue inhaler.
• Some people may have a serious allergic reaction to Spiriva, including rash, swelling, or difficulty breathing.
• Spiriva can sometimes worsen breathing right after inhalation.
• The medicine may increase eye pressure or worsen narrow-angle glaucoma.
• Spiriva may cause difficulty urinating, especially in men with prostate problems.
• If the powder gets in your eyes, it can cause pain, blurred vision, or redness.
• Do not use Spiriva if you are allergic to tiotropium, ipratropium, atropine-like drugs, or milk proteins.

• People with kidney problems should use Spiriva only if a doctor approves.
• Patients with heart problems should be cautious because Spiriva may increase the risk.
• Avoid using Spiriva with other anticholinergic drugs unless a doctor advises.
• Spiriva for COPD is not recommended for children under 18 years.
• Spiriva may cause dizziness or blurred vision, so avoid driving until you know how it affects you.
• The medicine may cause dry mouth, which can affect dental health over time.
• Patients should attend regular medical check‑ups to monitor lung function and side effects while using Spiriva.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should use Spiriva only after consulting a healthcare professional.

Follow these Spiriva storage guidelines:

• Spiriva capsules should always be kept in their original blister packaging until just before use.
• The Spiriva 18 mcg capsules must be stored at room temperature, away from direct heat and moisture.
• They should not be refrigerated or frozen, as extreme temperatures can damage the medicine.
• The capsules must be protected from light, so they should not be left exposed outside the blister pack.
• Expired or unused Spiriva 18 mcg capsules should be disposed of safely. Follow the local pharmacy or healthcare provider guidance for that.
• Spiriva capsules should be kept out of reach of children & pets to prevent accidental ingestion.

Here are the Spiriva interactions you should know:

• Albuterol
• Advair Diskus
• Amlodipine
• Aspirin
• Atorvastatin
• Furosemide (Lasix)
• Gabapentin
• Levothyroxine
• Lisinopril
• Losartan
• Metformin
• Metoprolol
• Montelukast
• Omeprazole
• Pantoprazole
• Potassium chloride
• Prednisone
• ProAir HFA (albuterol)

Consider the following Spiriva alternatives if this medication doesn’t prove to be effective for your condition:

• Incruse Ellipta
• Anoro Ellipta
• Breo Ellipta
• Trelegy Ellipta
• Symbicort
• Advair Diskus
• Albuterol

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• https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/Consumers/cmi/s/Spiriva.pdf
• https://www.drugs.com/Spiriva.html
• https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2009/021395s029lbl.pdf
• https://www.webmd.com/drugs/tiotropium-Spiriva