TIOTROPIUM BROMIDE (Spiriva) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

TIOTROPIUM BROMIDE

What is the Trade Name for TIOTROPIUM BROMIDE?

Spiriva

What are the Indications for TIOTROPIUM BROMIDE?

• 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE SPIRIVA HANDIHALER (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) is indicated for the long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. SPIRIVA HANDIHALER is indicated to reduce exacerbations in COPD patients. SPIRIVA HANDIHALER is an anticholinergic indicated for the long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and for reducing COPD exacerbations ( 1 )

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