TIOTROPIUM BROMIDE INHALATION SPRAY (Spiriva Respimat) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

TIOTROPIUM BROMIDE INHALATION SPRAY

What is the Trade Name for TIOTROPIUM BROMIDE INHALATION SPRAY?

Spiriva Respimat

What are the Indications for TIOTROPIUM BROMIDE INHALATION SPRAY?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE SPIRIVA RESPIMAT 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 ( 1.1 ) The long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of asthma in patients 6 years of age and older ( 1.2 ) Limitation of Use: Not indicated for relief of acute bronchospasm ( 1.1 , 1.2 , 5.1 ) 1.1 Maintenance Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease SPIRIVA RESPIMAT (tiotropium bromide) 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 RESPIMAT is indicated to reduce exacerbations in COPD patients. Important Limitation of Use: SPIRIVA RESPIMAT is NOT indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm. 1.2 Maintenance Treatment of Asthma SPIRIVA RESPIMAT is a bronchodilator indicated for the long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of asthma in patients 6 years of age and older . Important Limitation of Use: SPIRIVA RESPIMAT is NOT indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm.

 

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