Spiriva Handihaler | Tiotropium Bromide Capsule while Breastfeeding
For most of the drugs advantages of taking medications overweighs the potential risks however some drugs could be really dangerous for breastfed baby hence every medication shall be considered separately. In this page we will discuss about purpose of Spiriva Handihaler | Tiotropium Bromide Capsule and its risk associated with lactation. We will also discuss the usage of Spiriva Handihaler | Tiotropium Bromide Capsule and some common side effects associated with Spiriva Handihaler | Tiotropium Bromide Capsule.

What is Spiriva Handihaler | Tiotropium Bromide Capsule used for?


SPIRIVA HANDIHALER (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) is indicated for the long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. SPIRIVA HANDIHALER is indicated to reduce exacerbations in COPD patients. SPIRIVA HANDIHALER is an anticholinergic indicated for the long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and for reducing COPD exacerbations (1)

Is using Spiriva Handihaler | Tiotropium Bromide Capsule unsafe in breastfeeding? Can there be bad consequences for baby if I use it while breastfeeding?

Spiriva Handihaler | Tiotropium Bromide Capsule safe for breastfeeding
Tiotropium is the only one ingredient used in manufacturing of Spiriva Handihaler | Tiotropium Bromide Capsule, Which makes it easier to analyze its effect in breastfeeding. As per our analysis of Tiotropium it is safe to use Spiriva Handihaler | Tiotropium Bromide Capsule while lactating. We suggest you to check further details below about Tiotropium usage in breastfeeding.

Spiriva Handihaler | Tiotropium Bromide Capsule Breastfeeding Analsys


Tiotropium while Breastfeeding

Safe

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Spiriva Handihaler | Tiotropium Bromide Capsule Breastfeeding Analsys - 2


Tiotropium while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 136310-93-5

Although no published data exist on the use of tiotropium, its use produces negligible maternal serum levels and any drug in breastmilk would not be absorbed by the infant. The risk to the breastfed infant of maternal tiotropium inhalation is small.


What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Spiriva Handihaler | Tiotropium Bromide Capsule?

It is always a good idea to keep your healthcare provider or doctor informed about your drug usage during pregnancy and breastfeeding but if you have not informed your doctor about Spiriva Handihaler | Tiotropium Bromide Capsule and have used it then do not panic as Spiriva Handihaler | Tiotropium Bromide Capsule is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.


My health care provider has asked me to use Spiriva Handihaler | Tiotropium Bromide Capsule, what to do?

Definitely, Spiriva Handihaler | Tiotropium Bromide Capsule is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.


If I am using Spiriva Handihaler | Tiotropium Bromide Capsule, will my baby need extra monitoring?

No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Spiriva Handihaler | Tiotropium Bromide Capsule


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Spiriva Handihaler | Tiotropium Bromide Capsule in breastfeeding?

US
National Womens Health and Breastfeeding Helpline: 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446) 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday

UK
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300-100-0212 9.30am to 9.30pm, daily
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0300-330-5453
La Leche League: 0345-120-2918
The Breastfeeding Network supporter line in Bengali and Sylheti: 0300-456-2421
National Childbirth Trust (NCT): 0300-330-0700

Australia
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800-686-268 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Canada
Telehealth Ontario for breastfeeding: 1-866-797-0000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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