Joint Formulary & PAD

Tiotropium (Spiriva HandiHaler) - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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Status 1

Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Inhaler (dry powder)
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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Tiotropium (Spiriva HandiHaler)
Indication :
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Group Name :
LAMA
Keywords :
LAMAs, antimuscarinic bronchodilators, respiratory, long-acting muscarinic antagonist
Brand Names Include :
Spiriva HandiHaler
Important Information :

Expensive device, no advantage over other LAMAs, and combination with LABA recommended in COPD.

Not for initiation in new patients.

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Supporting Documents :
3

Committee Recommendations (1)

The Spiriva Handihaler device is NOT a locally preferred option.

The locally preferred LAMA devices are as follows:

  • Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium soft mist inhaler). Re-usable device.
  • Incruse Ellipta (Umeclidinium DPI)
  • Seebri Breezhaler (Glycopyrronium DPI)
  • Eklira Genuair (Aclidinium DPI)

Devices should be prescribed by BRAND

See full COPD guidelines for more information

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Tiotropium (Spiriva HandiHaler) is used to treat.

  • No records returned.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).