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Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Spiriva

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Spiriva as follows: Acetylcholine produced in the body, by acting on the muscarinic receptors in the smooth muscle, results in generalized contraction of smooth muscle in different organ systems. Smooth muscle in the respiratory tract and bronchi also has muscarinic receptors. Acetylcholine acting on these receptors brings on contraction of this smooth muscle, resulting in collapse of airways and difficulty breathing. Also, acetylcholine action [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Using Tiotropium Respimat-7

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tiotropium Respimat as follows Tiotropium use can result in dry eyes with reduced tear production, irritation and redness of eyes, and blurred vision. Use of artificial tears can help relieve symptoms of dry eye. Your physician could change the dose of inhalation medication, based on the response you show. So, maintain compliance with follow-up physician appointments and be accommodative to the plan of dose changes, [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Using Tiotropium Respimat-6

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tiotropium Respimat as follows Withdraw the mouthpiece from your mouth and hold your breath for a count of 5 seconds, giving time for the medication to be deposited into the airways, for it to act. Breathe out slowly through the nose or mouth. One activation of the respimat inhaler counts for one puff. If you are ordered to have two puffs as your dose, wait [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Using Tiotropium Respimat-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tiotropium Respimat as follows Shake the inhaler well for 5 seconds before every use. Hold the respimat inhaler upright and rotate the transparent base in the direction indicated, until you hear a click. Open the cap to expose the mouthpiece of the respimat inhaler. Leave the cap on the inhaler open, exposing the mouthpiece. Bring the respimat inhaler closer to your mouth and place the [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Using Tiotropium Respimat-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tiotropium 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 tiotropium inhalations as ordered, at regularly spaced intervals, is very important to prevent [...]