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Contraindications for Spiriva Use-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Spiriva as follows: Spiriva use can result in elevated heart rate and consequent high blood pressure. Individuals with history of tachycardia and poorly controlled hypertension can be at increased risk for grossly elevated heart rate and high blood pressure with Spiriva. Spiriva must be used with extra caution in individuals with history of poorly controlled hypertension, with close watch maintained on blood pressure numbers, to prevent exacerbation of [...]

Contraindications for Spiriva Use-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Spiriva as follows: Spiriva use can result in dry eyes with reduced tear production, irritation and redness of eyes, and blurred vision. Spiriva use can also result in increase in the intraocular pressure, leading to worsening of glaucoma in individuals with history. Spiriva must be used with extra caution in individuals with history of glaucoma, with close watch maintained on disturbance with vision, to prevent exacerbation of glaucoma [...]

Contraindications for Spiriva Use-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Spiriva as follows: In the event of any current manifestations of any allergic response with this medication, report it to your physician or other health care personnel immediately, to check regarding your safety with continuing on intake of this medication. Spiriva use can result in dry mouth, reduced acid secretion in the stomach, indigestion, decreased bowel activity, bloating, and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can [...]

Contraindications for Spiriva Use-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Spiriva as follows: Spiriva use can result in increased urinary retention and increased difficulty passing urine. This side-effect of Spiriva can increase the difficulty of urination in individuals with history of prostate hypertrophy and so, must be administered with caution with close watch maintained for increasing effort of urination and progressively decreasing volume of urine during the act. Retention of urine in the bladder can increase the chances [...]

Side Effects of Spiriva-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Spiriva as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects Inhibition of acetylcholine action in the body, secondary to Spiriva use, can result in elevated heart rate and consequent high blood pressure. Individuals with history of hypertension can be at increased risk for grossly elevated heart rate and high blood pressure with Spiriva. Closely follow for signs and symptoms of elevated blood pressure, such as, headache, fatigue, nosebleeds, episodes of confusion, diminishing [...]