| Is there any information I should know about the | | | | (COPD) such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema. |
| medication | | | | This drug may also be used for purposes other than |
| Spiriva is not intended for use during acute | | | | those listed in this medication guide. |
| bronchospastic attacks (sudden occurrence of | | | | What should I tell my doctor before using Spiriva? |
| difficulty breathing). It may not be able to open your | | | | Do not use Spiriva without first talking to your doctor if |
| airways and allow you to breath. This drug is used to | | | | you have:an allergy to ipratropium (Atrovent, |
| prevent attacks, it should not be used as a rescue | | | | Combivent) or atropine;enlargement of the prostate; or |
| medication. | | | | You may not be able to use Spiriva, or you may |
| Contact your doctor immediately if you develop | | | | require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring |
| symptoms suggestive of narrow-angle glaucoma such | | | | during treatment if you have any of the conditions |
| as eye pain or discomfort, blurred vision, visual halos | | | | listed above. |
| around objects, color distortion, or redness of the eyes. | | | | This mean that it could be harmful to a unborn baby as |
| The powder will casue blurring of the eyes if this | | | | the effect on a baby are unknown.It is also not know if |
| happens you should flush your eyes with water asap | | | | this medication passes onto a baby if you are breast |
| and seek advice from your doctor or pharmacy. | | | | feeding. You should speak to your doctor or pharmacy |
| This medication is an anticholinergic drug. Tiotropium | | | | beofore you use this medication if you are pregnant or |
| prevents narrowing of the airways. | | | | breast feeding |
| Spiriva is used in the treatment of bronchospasm | | | | How should I use this medication? |
| associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | | | | |