Pharmacoeconomic review report: Tiotropium bromide monohydrate (Spiriva respimat) for inhalation

Tiotropium bromide Soft Mist Inhaler (Spiriva Respimat; Tio R 5) is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) indicated as a long-term, once-daily maintenance bronchodilator treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis...

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Corporate Author: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Ottawa, Ontario] Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health July 2015, 2015
Series:CADTH common drug review
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Tiotropium bromide Soft Mist Inhaler (Spiriva Respimat; Tio R 5) is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) indicated as a long-term, once-daily maintenance bronchodilator treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema, and for the reduction of exacerbations. The manufacturer is requesting a listing in line with the indication. Tio R 5 is available as a multi-use cartridge containing 60 2.5 mcg actuations. As the recommended dose of Tio R 5 is two inhalations of 2.5 mcg (5 mcg) once daily, each cartridge provides a 30-day supply
Physical Description:1 PDF file (ii, 9 pages)