Boehringer Ingelheim Spriva HandiHaler User Manual

How To Use Your HandiHaler
Familiarize yourself with the parts of your HandiHaler device:
It’s important to remember to take SPIRIVA every day and use your SPIRIVA HandiHaler correctly as prescribed by your doctor. This quick overview may help.
For complete information on using the SPIRIVA HandiHaler, please see the Instructions for Use attached to your SPIRIVA HandiHaler prescription.
Important information about using your SPIRIVA HandiHaler:
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Please see accompanying full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information and
Instructions for Use.
1. Dust cap (lid)
2. Mouthpiece
3. Mouthpiece ridge
4. Base
5. Green piercing button
6. Center chamber
7. Air intake vents
Taking your dose of SPIRIVA requires 4 main steps:
1. Open the HandiHaler device. Separate only one of the blisters
from the blister card; then open the blister.
3. Press the green piercing button once until it is flat (flush)
against the base, then release.
2. Insert the SPIRIVA capsule and close the mouthpiece firmly
against the gray base until you hear a click.
4. Breathe out completely. Then, with the HandiHaler in your
mouth, breathe in deeply until your lungs are full. You should
hear or feel the SPIRIVA capsule vibrate (rattle).
Remember, to take your full daily dose, you must inhale twice
from the same SPIRIVA capsule.
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Boehringer Ingelheim Spriva HandiHaler Specifications

General

Brand Name	Spiriva HandiHaler
Generic Name	Tiotropium Bromide
Manufacturer	Boehringer Ingelheim
Device Type	Inhalation Device
Dosage Form	Inhalation Powder
Strength	18 mcg per capsule
Administration	Inhalation via HandiHaler device
Frequency of Use	Once daily
Indication	Maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema
Storage Conditions	Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F). Protect from moisture.
Packaging	Blister packs containing capsules