Early Communication about an Ongoing Safety Review of Tiotropium
April 10, 2008
The manufacturer of Spiriva HandiHaler, Boehringer Ingelheim, recently informed the FDA that ongoing safety monitoring has identified a possible increased risk of stroke in patients who take this medicine. Spiriva HandiHaler contains tiotropium bromide and is used to treat bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Additional information is needed to further evaluate this preliminary information about stroke in patients who take Spiriva HandiHaler.
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