This product is a combination of 2 medications: albuterol (also known as salbutamol) and ipratropium. It is used to treat or prevent wheezing and shortness of breath caused by ongoing breathing problems (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis). It works in the airways by opening breathing passages and relaxing...
Read moreI’m sure most of you with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) have heard of Spiriva, and I am quite sure, as well, that many of... Read more »
Chances are most asthmatics have a metered dose inhaler (MDI) tucked away somewhere in their possession. Yet studies (like these)... Read more »
One of the things I noticed in the comments in the inhaler changeover post is that many of you are using your rescue inhalers often, daily... Read more »
An FDA advisory panel suggesting that the inhaler Spiriva should carry bolder benefit claims on the label--brushing aside lingering safety questions... Read more »
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: TIOTROPIUM CAPSULE - INHALATION Pronounced: (tee-oh-TROW-pee-um) Uses This medication is an anticholinergic agent inhaled into... Read more »
The capsules associated with the medications Spiriva and Foradil should be used with their intended inhalation devices and not swallowed, U.S. health... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative Names Metered-dose inhaler administration Information Metered-dose inhalers usually come in three pieces: A... Read more »