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CAPITOLS indicate life-threatening; underline indicate most common
Generic Name: Tiotropium Bromide Brand Name: Spiriva
Classification: Anticholinergic Bronchodilator
Should only be given via the Handihaler; tiny amounts of powder may be left in cap after use. Not for treatment
Mode of Action: of acute bronchospasm
Decrease in the Work of Breathing (WOB); Peak flow should increase; Improvement in O2 saturation; Listen to
Measure of Action: patients subjective feelings;
Doses: DPI: 18 µg/inhalation, 1 inhalation daily (one capsule) via Handihaler only
Therapeutic Uses: Bronchodilator for maintenance treatment in COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema
Hypersensativity to tiotropium or atropine derivatives; Concurrent iprotropium; Angle-closure glaucoma,
Contraindications: prostatic hyperplasia, bladder neck obtruction
Side Effects or Glaucoma, paradoxical bronchospasm, rise in heart rate (HR), dry mouth, constipation, urinary difficulty, urinary
Precautions retention, ANGIOEDEMA
Monitor Respiratory Rate (RR), Heart Rate (HR), Shortness of Breath (SOB), bronchospasm relief
CAPITOLS indicate life-threatening; underline indicate most common