Spiriva, a new bronchodilator for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

January 2003

You'll start seeing prescriptions for Spiriva, a new bronchodilator for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Spiriva is an anticholinergic similar to Atrovent.

But Spiriva (tiotropium) is dosed just once daily...instead of three to four times daily with Atrovent (ipratropium).

Practical advice for a better career, with unlimited access to CE

Pharmacy Technician's Letter Canada includes:

12 issues every year, with brief articles about new meds and hot topics
120+ CE courses, including the popular CE-in-the-Letter
Helpful, in-depth Technician Tutorials
Access to the entire archive

Subscribe Today!

Already a subscriber? Log in

Volume pricing available. Get a quote

Table of Contents

long-awaited landmark hypertension study will shake things up
some patients accidentally overdosing on their methotrexate
Osteoporosis new guidelines for preventing and treating osteoporosis
Cardiology You'll be hearing a lot about C-reactive protein
Cardiology statins decrease the effects of Plavix
Dermatology treatments for wrinkles
Dermatology Aldara (imiquimod cream) to treat actinic keratoses
Strattera, a new NON-stimulant drug for ADHD
Alertec (modafinil), the latest prescription "lifestyle drug"
Women's Health how to treat women with epilepsy
Infectious Diseases Pegetron, a new combo product for hepatitis C
Diabetes eating nuts can prevent type 2 diabetes
Natural Medicines "seals of approval" on brand name natural products
Spiriva, a new bronchodilator for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
whether a "float test" tells if a metered-dose inhaler is empty