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Common Spiriva side effects may include: dry mouth; blurred vision; constipation, painful urination; upset stomach; chest pain, fast heart rate; or
SPIRIVA (tiotropium bromide monohydrate) is indicated for: long-term once-daily maintenance bronchodilator treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema
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5, 5, 10, 20, 50 mg; oral solution—5 mg/5 mL, 5 mg/mL; syrup—5 mg/5 mL
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Albuterol (also referred to as Salbutamol) is a fast-acting bronchodilator that prevents and manages wheezing and shortness of breath brought on by breathing difficulties (such as asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease )
Symptomatic relief of anxiety: 50–100 mg qid
SPIRIVA should not be used in nursing women unless the expected benefit outweighs any possible risk to the infant
Original Article from The New England Journal of Medicine — Tiotropium Bromide Step-Up Therapy for Adults with Uncontrolled Asthma and assessment of used blister packs (for tiotropium), with Descriptions
Tiotropium inhibits the cholinergic (bronchoconstrictive) effects of acetylcholine by binding to the muscarinic receptors (M1 M5) in the bronchial smooth musculature (5 Spiriva Respimat is a new multi-dose, propellant-free, aqueous, soft mist aerosol delivery device that provides 2
In a 1-year randomized controlled trial that studied the use of tiotropium as add-on therapy to inhaled corticosteroid maintenance therapy for adolescent patients with moderate asthma, the results were significant (p less than 0
Classification: Bronchodilator Normal Dosage/Routes 2 – 5 mg / day Indications: asthma copd Actions: relaxes muscles in airway and increases airflow to the lungs Therapeutic Effects: breathing easier, open airway Adverse Reactions/Side Effects: xerostomia
53 Patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities were found to be less likely to be readmitted to a hospital within 30 days of discharge than those discharged home, with or without home care (18
Assessment
The Effect of Inhaled Tiotropium Bromide (18 Mcg Once Daily) on the Change in FEV1 During Treatment in Patients With COPD