tiotropium inhalation

What is the most important information I should know about tiotropium inhalation?

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.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using tiotropium inhalation?

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• narrow-angle glaucoma;
• kidney disease;
• a milk allergy; or
• an enlarged prostate or urination problems.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether tiotropium will harm an unborn baby. However, having uncontrolled asthma during pregnancy may cause premature birth, a low birth weight baby, or complications such as eclampsia (dangerously high blood pressure that can lead to medical problems in both mother and baby). The benefit of treating asthma may outweigh any risks to the baby.

How should I use tiotropium inhalation?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.

Tiotropium inhalation powder is packaged in capsules that are for use only with a special inhaler device (Spiriva HandiHaler). Do not take the capsule by mouth.

Tiotropium inhalation aerosol is a cartridge that is inserted into a special inhaler device (Spiriva Respimat). Turning the base of the Respimat device until it clicks will release the medicine into the inhaler chamber.

Any child using tiotropium inhalation should be supervised by an adult while using this medicine.

You may need frequent lung function tests.

Do not remove a tiotropium capsule from its blister pack until you are ready to place the capsule into the HandiHaler and use the device.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time.

Do not use more than two times in a 24-hour period.

Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

What happens if I overdose?

Overdose symptoms may include dry mouth, eye redness, constipation, stomach pain, and confusion or drowsiness.

What should I avoid while using tiotropium inhalation?

What are the possible side effects of tiotropium inhalation?

• wheezing, choking, or other breathing problems after using this medicine;
• blurred vision, eye pain or redness, seeing halos around lights;
• sores or white patches on your mouth, lips, or tongue;
• pain or burning when you urinate; or
• little or no urinating.

Common side effects may include:

• dry mouth;
• blurred vision;
• constipation, painful urination;
• upset stomach;
• chest pain, fast heart rate; or
• cold symptoms such as stuffy or runny nose, sinus pain, sore throat.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect tiotropium inhalation?

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

• medicine to treat depression, anxiety, mood disorders, or mental illness;
• cold or allergy medicine (Benadryl and others);
• medicine to treat Parkinson's disease;
• medicine to treat stomach problems, motion sickness, or irritable bowel syndrome;
• medicine to treat overactive bladder; or
• bronchodilator asthma medication.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect tiotropium, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about tiotropium inhalation.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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