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Things That You Need To Know About Spiriva 


Spiriva is a brand name for a drug and inhaler that treats the lung disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It contains epinephrine, which is a hormone that helps open up the airways in the lungs. While it has been beneficial to many people, there have been cases where users have suffered adverse side effects.


What Is Spiriva?

Spiriva is a trademark used for an inhaler to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It was developed by GlaxoSmithKline and approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2004 and 2009. The device is composed of a small, thin plastic tube with an attached plastic mouthpiece. Using a machine called an inhaler or nebulizer, which creates a fine mist that is inhaled into the lungs via a deep breath, patients inhale the medication. Spiriva is a prescription-only drug for adults with chronic asthma.


What Can You Do?

The first step you can take is to cease using the inhaler and seek medical attention immediately. Your doctor should already know about the study and should be able to provide you with a safer alternative. In addition to this step, you might want to consider consulting a lawyer who specializes in personal injury claims and who might be able to help you to set up a Spiriva side effects lawsuit. If you have been prescribed this medication, you could be in line to receive compensation, covering medical expenses and loss of life quality. You should speak with your lawyer and see what your next steps will be. Once you know how to proceed and what is involved, you could be in line for compensation.


While most medications have been created for good intentions, some inevitably end up causing more damage than good. Spiriva is one such medication designed to alleviate the symptoms of COPD and asthma but instead causes an increased risk of death.

What Is The Issue With This Medication?

A patient with chronic bronchitis or emphysema may use it as an inhalation treatment. It can help thin the mucus in the lungs and prevent the buildup of sputum. Although it reduces symptoms in some COPD patients, it can also cause side effects in some people. Some of these side effects are:


  • Shortness of breath.

  • Headache.

  • Anxiety.

  • Dizziness.

  • Upset stomach.

  • Diarrhea.

  • Nausea.

  • Mouth sores.


While many of those symptoms may seem like a mild annoyance, some patients have reported a far more sinister side effect.

Rising Mortality Rates

A study published by the British Medical Journal on 14 June 2011 showed that increased inhalation of the active compound of Spiriva, Tiotropium, was responsible for rising mortality rates. Furthermore, they found those using the inhaler to have had a 52% chance of fatality, which is enormously high. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you should stop taking the medication immediately:


  • Hives.

  • Breathing difficulties.

  • Facial, lip, tongue, and throat swelling.

  • A swollen or red tongue.

  • Oral, lip, or tongue sores or white patches.

  • A decrease in urination.

  • Dry mouth.

  • Increase in coughing fits.

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