Prescription Spiriva Handihaler (value) Drug Information

A Spiriva capsule is for use only in the HandiHaler device. Do not take the capsule by mouth. Use only one capsule at a time. Before using this medicine, tell your doctor if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, or an enlarged prostate or bladder obstruction. Spiriva is used to prevent bronchospasm attacks. Do not use this medication to treat a bronchospasm attack that has already begun. It will not work fast enough to reverse your symptoms. Use only a fast-acting inhalation medication to treat an attack. You should not use Spiriva if you are allergic to tiotropium or ipratropium (Atrovent, Combivent, DuoNeb). To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: narrow-angle glaucoma; kidney disease; a milk allergy; or an enlarged prostate or urination problems. The usual dose of this medicine is 2 inhalations through the mouth once daily. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Spiriva: hives, itching; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have: wheezing, choking, or other breathing problems after using this medicine; blurred vision, eye pain or redness, seeing halos around lights; sores or white patches on your mouth, lips, or tongue; pain or burning when you urinate; or little or no urinating. Common Spiriva side effects may include: dry mouth; blurred vision; constipation, painful urination; upset stomach; chest pain, fast heart rate; or cold symptoms such as stuffy or runny nose, sinus pain, sore throat.