Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Posted on January 15, 2009 |
If you have a history of smoking and breathing problems, it could be COPD
(chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). COPD includes chronic bronchitis
and emphysema.
Ask your doctor about SPIRIVA, because it:
Is the only once-daily, inhaled maintenance prescription treatment for COPD
Helps you breathe better for a full 24 hours by keeping airways open
Is not a steroid
SPIRIVA does not replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden symptoms. Do not
swallow the SPIRIVA capsule. The most common side effect of SPIRIVA is dry mouth. Others include constipation and problems passing urine. Tell your doctor about your medicines, including eye drops, and illnesses like glaucoma and urinary or prostate problems. These may worsen with SPIRIVA. If you have vision changes, eye pain, your breathing suddenly worsens, you get hives, or your throat or tongue swells, stop taking SPIRIVA and contact your doctor.
SPIRIVA is one of many treatment options to consider with your doctor.
For more information, call 1.877. SPIRIV