Generic name: tiotropium inhalation [ TYE-oh-TROE-pee-um ]
Brand names: Spiriva, Spiriva Respimat, Spiriva HandiHaler, Spiriva Respimat 30 Dose, Spiriva Respimat 14 Dose,
... show all 8 brands
Dosage forms: inhalation aerosol (1.25 mcg/inh; 2.5 mcg/inh); inhalation capsule (18 mcg)
Drug class:Anticholinergic bronchodilators
What is tiotropium inhalation?
Tiotropium inhalation is a bronchodilator that is used to prevent bronchospasm (narrowing of the airways in the lungs) in adults with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including bronchitis and emphysema.
Tiotropium inhalation is also used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children who are at least 6 years old.
Tiotropium inhalation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
A tiotropium capsule is for use only in the HandiHaler device. Do not take the capsule by mouth. Use only one capsule at a time.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use tiotropium inhalation if you are allergic to tiotropium or ipratropium (Atrovent,
