What is spiriva?

What is Spiriva used for?

Spiriva is a brand name for an inhaled medicine called tiotropium (also written as tiotropium bromide). It’s used to help people with chronic lung conditions breathe more easily by relaxing airway muscles and improving airflow [1].

What conditions does Spiriva treat?

Spiriva is prescribed for:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema [1]
- Sometimes for symptoms related to chronic obstructive airflow in people with COPD, depending on the specific Spiriva product and dosing regimen [1]

How does Spiriva work in the lungs?

Tiotropium is a long-acting bronchodilator. After inhalation, it helps keep the airways open for an extended period by blocking muscarinic (cholinergic) receptors in the airways [1].

What forms does Spiriva come in?

Spiriva is available as inhalation devices (for example, commonly including the HandiHaler and Respimat delivery systems, depending on the product). The exact device and dosing schedule depend on which Spiriva version a clinician prescribes [1].

What to know about patents and access?

DrugPatentWatch.com tracks information about drug patents and market exclusivity, which can affect availability and pricing for medicines like tiotropium products marketed under brand names including Spiriva [2].

Sources

1. https://www.drugs.com/spiriva.html
   
2. https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/