People with COPD breathe better with SPIRIVA
BREATHING BETTER MAY
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LEAD TO LONGER RIDES
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If you have a history of smoking and breathing
problems, it could be COPD (chronic obstructive
pulm onary disease). COPD includes chronic
bronchitis, emphysema or both.
Ask your doctor about SPIRIVA, because it:
▲ Is the only once-daily, inhaled m aintenance
prescription treatment for both form s of COPD
▲ Significantly im proves lung function by keeping
airw ays open
▲ Helps you breathe better for a full 24 hours
▲ Is not a steroid
You are encouraged to report negative side effects
of prescription drugs to the FDA. V isit www.fda.
gov/medwatch or call
1
-
800
-FD A-
1088
.
Please see brief summary of full Prescribing Information on reverse.
SPIRIVA does not replace fast-acting inhalers for
sudden symptoms. Do not swallow the SPIRIVA
capsule. The most common side effect of SPIRIVA
is dry mouth. Others include constipation and
problems passing urine. Tell your doctor about
your m edicines, including eye drops, and illnesses
like glaucoma, urinary and prostate problems.
These m ay worsen with SPIRIVA. If you have
vision changes, eye pain, your breathing suddenly
worsens, you get hives, or your throat or tongue
sw ells, stop taking SPIRIVA and contact your doctor.
For more information: 1.877.SPIRIVA or SPIRIVA.COM
A S P IR IV A HandiHaler®
Make a habit of breathing better
(tiotropium
bromide inhalation powder)
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