Spiriva Prescription Online

Spiriva Respimat - Overview

Spiriva is a medication used in the management of asthma and bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). People in need of a Spiriva Respimat prescription can use Push Health to connect with a licensed medical provider who can prescribe Spiriva medication, including a Spiriva HandiHaler, when appropriate to do so.

What Is Spiriva Used For?

Spiriva prescription medication contains the active ingredient tiotropium bromide and is a medication that, like ipratropium, belongs to a class of medications known as anticholinergics. Spiriva is used in the long-term management of certain patients with COPD and asthma. Spiriva's effects related to bronchodilation are thought to be due to effects exerted on the M3 smooth muscle receptors in the airways. The bronchodilation caused by Spiriva may last 24 hours or longer. In the form of Spiriva HandiHaler, the dry powder formulation of Spiriva is packaged into a capsule form for oral inhalation with the device.

Spiriva Respimat - Coupon and Dosage

Spiriva medication is not cheap, costing as much as $15 per capsule of Spiriva 18 mcg / capsule at many pharmacies in the United States. For people paying out of pocket, Spiriva coupons are available online at times and some insurance plans may cover the cost of Spiriva Respimat. Typically, Spiriva dosage is not adjusted for people with impaired kidneys or livers or the elderly. Spiriva HandiHaler is frequently prescribed as a once daily medication consisting of two inhalations of the powder contained in one Spiriva capsule. This form of Spiriva administration is performed by inserting the Spiriva capsule into the chamber of the device and piercing the capsule, after which the medication is dispensed into the inhalation.

Can I Buy Spiriva Online?

Spiriva HandiHaler and Spiriva Respimat are prescription medications. As such, one cannot just buy Spiriva online or get Spiriva OTC as a pharmacy in the United States will not dispense Spiriva medication without a prescription from a medical provider. Push Health can connect people who need a Spiriva HandiHaler prescription with an online medical provider who can prescribe Spiriva medication, including the Spiriva inhaler, when appropriate to do so.

Spiriva - Side Effects

Spiriva prescription medication, like similar medications, can cause side effects but is generally well tolerated. Side effects resulting from Spiriva Respimat use include dry mouth, dyspepsia, rhinitis, upper respiratory tract infection, and dyspepsia. Spiriva is not a rescue medication and should not be used for acute events. People with a known hypersensitivity to Spiriva, similar medications or ingredients in the formulation should not use the medication. Alcohol should not be used at the same time as Spiriva. Questions and concerns about potential side effects related to Spiriva medication use should be directed to one's medical provider and pharmacist.

More Spiriva Information

• Spiriva - FDA