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Please describe the medication: spiriva handihaler (tiotropium bromide)?
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An inhaled COPD med: That is an anti-cholinergic drug used once daily in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Answered 5/20/2014
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For COPD: Spiriva® handihaler (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) is a prescription medicine used once each day (a maintenance medicine) to control symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by relaxing your airways and keeping them open. COPD includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both.
Answered 6/10/2014
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