What is Spiriva 18 microgram used for?

SPIRIVA 18 microgram helps people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to breathe more easily. COPD is a chronic lung disease that causes shortness of breath and coughing. The term COPD is associated with the conditions chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

What is Spiriva capsule used for?

Generic Name: tiotropium bromide Tiotropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).

Is Spiriva and tiotropium the same?

Spiriva (tiotropium) is a good first-choice medication for controlling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and can also help control asthma.

What does Spiriva do for your lungs?

Generic Name: tiotropium bromide Tiotropium is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema). It must be used regularly to prevent wheezing and shortness of breath. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily.

What are the side effects of tiotropium?

Tiotropium may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

  • dry mouth.
  • constipation.
  • stomach pain.
  • vomiting.
  • indigestion.
  • muscle pain.
  • nosebleed.
  • runny nose.

What are the most common side effects of tiotropium?

Does tiotropium cause weight gain?

They can check to see what’s causing your symptoms, and they’ll recommend whether you need any medical treatment. There aren’t any reports of Spiriva causing weight gain in people using the drug to treat either asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Does Spiriva make you gain weight?

There aren’t any reports of Spiriva causing weight gain in people using the drug to treat either asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If you have concerns about gaining weight while you’re using Spiriva, talk with your doctor.