Spiriva Respimat re-usable

Spiriva Respimat re-usable

tiotropium bromide

Manufacturer:

Boehringer Ingelheim

Distributor:

DKSH
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Tiotropium Br monohydrate
Indications/Uses
Maintenance bronchodilator treatment to relieve symptoms of COPD. Add-on maintenance bronchodilator treatment in patients ≥6 yr w/ moderate to severe asthma.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Recommended dose: 2 puffs once daily at the same time of the day.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to tiotropium Br, atropine or its derivatives (eg, ipratropium or oxitropium).
Special Precautions
Immediate hypersensitivity reactions may occur. Not for the initial treatment of acute episodes of bronchospasm or relief of acute symptoms. Not to be used as 1st-line monotherapy for asthma. Patients w/ narrow-angle glaucoma, prostatic hyperplasia or bladder-neck obstruction; recent MI <6 mth, any unstable or life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia or cardiac arrhythmia requiring intervention or change in drug therapy in the past yr, hospitalisation of heart failure (NYHA class III or IV) w/in the past yr; known cardiac rhythm disorders. May cause inhalation-induced bronchospasm. Avoid contact w/ eyes. Dry mouth associated w/ dental caries (long-term use). Not to be used more frequently than once daily. Contains benzalkonium Cl which may cause wheezing & breathing difficulties. Dizziness or blurred vision may influence ability to drive & use machinery. Moderate to severe renal impairment (CrCl ≤50 mL/min). Avoid use during pregnancy. Lactation. Not recommended for COPD in childn & adolescents <18 yr. Childn <1 yr for asthma.
Drug Interactions
Not recommended to be co-administered w/ other anticholinergic-containing drugs.
MIMS Class
Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations
ATC Classification
R03BB04 - tiotropium bromide ; Belongs to the class of other inhalants used in the treatment of obstructive airway diseases, anticholinergics.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Spiriva Respimat re-usable inhalation soln 2.5 mcg/puff
Packing/Price
60 puff x 1's ($109.35/cartridge)
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