Precautions and Warnings With Tiotropium (Cont.)

Who Should Not Take Tiotropium?

You should not take tiotropium if you are allergic to tiotropium, Spiriva, or any inactive components used to make tiotropium. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients. Also, you should not take tiotropium if you are allergic to similar medications, such as ipratropium (Atrovent®) or atropine.
 

Precautions and Warnings With Tiotropium: Final Thoughts

There are a number of situations in which tiotropium should not be taken, along with several precautions and warnings people should be aware of before taking the drug. However, it is possible that not all of the warnings or precautions for tiotropium were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the specific precautions and warnings with tiotropium that may apply to you.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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