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Patients with COPD can feel the difference of the soft mist with SPIRIVA RESPIMAT 2.5 mcg1,2

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Ease of inhalation

Just a slow, deep breath is required–no need to sharply inhale3,4*

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Deep lung delivery

Nebulized medicine reaches deep into the lungs1,3,5†

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Soft mist

The inhalation experience both patients and pulmonologists prefer2,6‡

*As with all inhaled drugs, the actual amount of drug delivered to the lung may depend on patient factors, such as the coordination between the actuation of the inhaler and inspiration through the delivery system. The duration of inspiration should be at least as long as the spray duration (1.5 seconds).1

†It is important to note that a correlation between lung deposition and clinical efficacy has not been established.

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Most patients prefer soft mist over dry powder2

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In a survey, 80% preferred SPIRIVA RESPIMAT to SPIRIVA® HANDIHALER® (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) after a 2-to-3-year follow-up.‡

‡Based on an open-label study of patients with COPD who completed a questionnaire 8 weeks (n=57) and 2-3 years (n=39) after switching from SPIRIVA HANDIHALER to SPIRIVA RESPIMAT.2

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INDICATIONS

SPIRIVA RESPIMAT, 2.5 mcg, and SPIRIVA HANDIHALER are indicated for the long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and for reducing COPD exacerbations.

SPIRIVA is not indicated for relief of acute bronchospasm.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

SPIRIVA is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to tiotropium, ipratropium, or any component of either product. Immediate hypersensitivity reactions, including angioedema (including swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat), itching, or rash have been reported.

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (cont’d)

SPIRIVA is intended as a once-daily maintenance treatment for COPD and should not be used for the relief of acute symptoms, i.e., as rescue therapy for the treatment of acute episodes of bronchospasm. In the event of an attack, a rapid-acting beta2-agonist should be used.

Immediate hypersensitivity reactions, including urticaria, angioedema (swelling of lips, tongue, or throat), rash, bronchospasm, anaphylaxis, or itching may occur after administration of SPIRIVA. If such a reaction occurs, discontinue SPIRIVA at once and consider alternative treatments. Given the similar structural formula of atropine to tiotropium, patients with a history of hypersensitivity reactions to atropine or its derivatives should be closely monitored for similar hypersensitivity reactions to SPIRIVA.

SPIRIVA HANDIHALER should be used with caution in patients with severe hypersensitivity to milk proteins.

Inhaled medicines, including SPIRIVA, may cause paradoxical bronchospasm. If this occurs, it should be treated with an inhaled short-acting beta2-agonist, such as albuterol. Treatment with SPIRIVA should be stopped and other treatments considered.

SPIRIVA should be used with caution in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma. Prescribers and patients should be alert for signs and symptoms of acute narrow-angle glaucoma (e.g., eye pain or discomfort, blurred vision, visual halos or colored images in association with red eyes from conjunctival congestion and corneal edema). Instruct patients to consult a physician immediately should any of these signs or symptoms develop.

Since dizziness and blurred vision may occur with the use of SPIRIVA, caution patients about engaging in activities such as driving a vehicle, or operating appliances or machinery.

SPIRIVA should be used with caution in patients with urinary retention. Prescribers and patients should be alert for signs and symptoms of urinary retention (e.g., difficulty passing urine, painful urination), especially in patients with prostatic hyperplasia or bladder-neck obstruction. Instruct patients to consult a physician immediately should any of these signs or symptoms develop.

Patients with moderate to severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance of <60 mL/min) and treated with SPIRIVA should be monitored closely for anticholinergic side effects.

The most common adverse reactions >3% incidence and higher than placebo with SPIRIVA RESPIMAT (placebo) in COPD trials were pharyngitis 11.5% (10.1%), cough 5.8% (5.5%), dry mouth 4.1% (1.6%), and sinusitis 3.1% (2.7%).

The most common adverse reactions >5% incidence and exceeded placebo by ≥1% with SPIRIVA HANDIHALER (placebo) in COPD trials were upper respiratory tract infection 41% (37%), dry mouth 16% (3%), sinusitis 11% (9%), pharyngitis 9% (7%), non-specific chest pain 7% (5%), urinary tract infection 7% (5%), dyspepsia 6% (5%), and rhinitis 6% (5%). In addition, the most common reported adverse reaction ≥3% incidence and higher than placebo from the 4-year trial with SPIRIVA HANDIHALER (placebo) not included above were headache 5.7% (4.5%), depression 4.4% (3.3%), insomnia 4.4% (3.0%), and arthralgia 4.2% (3.1%).

SPIRIVA may interact additively with concomitantly used anticholinergic medications. Avoid coadministration with other anticholinergic-containing drugs.

SPIRIVA capsules should not be swallowed and should only be inhaled through the mouth (oral inhalation) using the HANDIHALER device, and the HANDIHALER device should not be used for administering other medications.

Inform patients not to spray SPIRIVA RESPIMAT into the eyes as this may cause blurring of vision and pupil dilation.

Please see full Prescribing Information for SPIRIVA RESPIMAT, including Instructions for Use, and full Prescribing Information for SPIRIVA HANDIHALER, including Patient Information and Instructions for Use.

CL-SVR-0036 2.8.2016

REFERENCES

  1. SPIRIVA RESPIMAT [prescribing information]. Ridgefield, CT: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc; November 2021.

  2. Hanada S, Wada S, Ohno T, Sawaguchi H, Muraki M, Tohda Y. Questionnaire on switching from the tiotropium HandiHaler to the Respimat inhaler in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: changes in handling and preferences immediately and several years after the switch. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2015;10:69-77.

  3. Wachtel H, Kattenbeck S, Dunne S, Disse B. The Respimat® development story: patient-centered innovation. Pulm Ther. 2017;3(1):1-12.

  4. Pitcairn G, Reader S, Pavia D, Newman S. Deposition of corticosteroid aerosol in the human lung by Respimat® Soft Mist™ Inhaler compared to deposition by metered dose inhaler or by Turbuhaler® dry powder inhaler. J Aerosol Med. 2005;18(3):264-272.

  5. Anderson P. Use of Respimat® Soft Mist™ Inhaler in COPD patients. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2006;1(3):251-259.

  6. Data on file. Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.