Spiriva
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Spiriva? HandiHaler?
Brand Names: Canada:
Spiriva?
Uses
- It is used to open the airways in lung diseases where spasm may cause breathing problems.
- Tiotropium calms lung muscles.
Dosing
How to take
- To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
- Use as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- Do not swallow capsule. The contents of the capsule will be breathed into the lungs.
- Have your puffer (inhaler) use checked with your doctor at each visit. Read and follow facts on how to use the puffer. Make sure you use the puffer the right way.
- Take the capsule out of the foil right before use.
- Open dust cap by pulling up.
- Open mouthpiece by pulling up.
- Put capsule in the chamber in the bottom of the puffer (inhaler).
- Close mouthpiece until click is heard.
- Leave dust cap open.
- Press green piercing button once and let go.
- Keep puffer (inhaler) at a level, upright position.
- Breathe out fully. Never breathe out into the puffer (inhaler).
- Place mouthpiece in your mouth. Close your lips around the mouthpiece.
- Tilt your head back and breathe in.
- Hold your breath as long as you can without harm.
- If any powder stays in the capsule, breathe out fully and repeat. When the capsule is empty, throw it away.
- If you are using more than 1 type of puffer (inhaler), ask your doctor which puffer to use first.
- Do not use a spacer with the puffer (inhaler).
- Use new puffer (inhaler) with each refill.
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