Spiriva respimat brand name?

Spiriva Respimat is a brand name for a tiotropium inhalation medicine made for long-term treatment of breathing problems.

What is Spiriva Respimat used for?

Spiriva Respimat is prescribed to help control symptoms and reduce exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and to manage symptoms in asthma when used as an add-on controller therapy.

What is the generic name behind “Spiriva Respimat”?

The active ingredient in Spiriva Respimat is tiotropium (a long-acting anticholinergic, or LAMA).

Who makes Spiriva Respimat?

Spiriva Respimat is marketed under the Boehringer Ingelheim brand.

Is “Spiriva” the same as “Spiriva Respimat”?

They are related but not identical products. “Spiriva” is used as the general brand name for tiotropium inhalers, while “Spiriva Respimat” specifically refers to the Respimat inhaler device and its corresponding formulation/dosing.

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugs.com/spiriva-respimat.html