Spiriva Respimat

Alternate Name: Spiriva HandiHaler

Description: Spiriva Respimat is a capsule that is inhaled by using a special inhaler once each morning. Spiriva Respimat is used by patients who suffer from chronic bronchitis and COPD. Both illnesses cause shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, and tightness in the chest. Spiriva Respimat is also sometimes prescribed for the treatment of asthma. The generic equivalent of Spiriva Respimat is called tiotropium, though it is not currently available on the US market. Spiriva Respimat costs about $456 for 4 grams of 2.5 mcg/inh strength medications. LowerMyRx can save you up to 80% each time you refill your Spiriva Respimat prescription.

Dosage Form: Inhaler

Administration Route: By breathing

Drug Class: Bronchodilator

Generic Available: No

Strength: 2.5 MCG/ACT

Warnings: Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. This medicine may cause dizziness or blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Tell your doctor right away if you use other medicines for your lung condition and they do not seem to be working as well as usual. Do not change your doses or stop using your medicines before you talk to your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, glaucoma, prostate problems, or problems urinating. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to milk proteins. This medicine may cause the following problems:Paradoxical bronchospasm (increased trouble breathing), which can be life-threateningNew or worsening narrow-angle glaucomaNew or worsening trouble urinating

Food Warnings: Tell your doctor right away if you use other medicines for your lung condition and they do not seem to be working as well as usual. Do not change your doses or stop using your medicines before you talk to your doctor., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone., Some medicines can affect how tiotropium works. Tell your doctor if you are using ipratropium or other inhaled medicines., This medicine may cause the following problems:Paradoxical bronchospasm (increased trouble breathing), which can be life-threateningNew or worsening narrow-angle glaucomaNew or worsening trouble urinating, This medicine may cause dizziness or blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.