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Side Effects of Spiriva-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Spiriva as follows: Vision changes Inhibition of acetylcholine action in the body, secondary to Spiriva use can result dry eyes with reduced tear production, irritation and redness of eyes, and blurred vision. Spiriva use can result in pupillary dilation and obstruction to the drainage of fluid (aqueous humor) in the eye. This can result in increase in the intraocular pressure, leading to worsening of glaucoma in individuals [...]

Side Effects of Spiriva-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Spiriva as follows: Genitourinary side-effects Spiriva use can result in relaxation of smooth muscle of bladder and contraction of urinary sphincter, which leads to increased urinary retention and increased difficulty passing urine. Retention of urinary in the bladder can increase the chances for urinary tract infection, especially in senior citizens and individuals with history of multiple UTIs. Individuals can present with fever, chills, rigors, burning sensation of [...]

Side Effects of Spiriva-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Spiriva as follows: General allergic reactions Spiriva use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with Spiriva, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

How to Use Spiriva Respimat

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to use Spiriva respimat as follows: Take the inhalation dose at the same time, every day, for the duration prescribed, to avoid forgetting the medication dose. Maintain strict compliance with inhalation of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Compliance with the use of Spiriva inhalations as ordered, at regularly spaced intervals, is very important to prevent any exacerbation of [...]

How to Use Spiriva HandiHaler

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to use Spiriva HandiHaler as follows: Take the inhalation dose at the same time, every day, for the duration prescribed, to avoid forgetting the medication dose. Maintain strict compliance with inhalation of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Compliance with the use of Spiriva inhalations as ordered, at regularly spaced intervals, is very important to prevent any exacerbation of [...]