COPD Drugs Linked To Increased Cardiovascular Health Risks: Study
Some COPD treatments can significantly increase the risk of severe heart problems after just one month of treatment, according to the findings of a new study.
Tag Archives: Spiriva
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Respimat Inhaler Heart Risk Higher Than That of Spiriva: Researchers
A new study raises concerns that Respimat, as soft mist inhaler, may carry more heart risk than Spiriva.
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Spiriva Handihaler Capsule Recall Issued Due to Foreign Particles
The FDA has announced a recall of more than 15 million Spiriva Handihaler Capsules due to foreign particles.
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Spiriva, Serevent COPD Drugs Could Increase Heart Problem Risk: Study
The findings of a new study resurrects concerns that some long-acting inhalers used to treat chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD), such as Spiriva and Serevent, could increase the risk of…
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Despite Bleed Problems, Pradaxa Sales Soar
Boehringer Ingleheim’s relatively new anticoagulant Pradaxa has hit blockbuster status, even amid hundreds of deaths and other serious injuries caused by bleeding problems experienced by users of the medication.
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Spiriva Mist Inhaler Side Effects May Increase Risk of Death: Study
Potential side effects of Spiriva mist inhalers, which are not yet approved for sale in the United States, could increase the risk of death by more than 50%, according to…
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Study Links Combivent, Atrovent and Spiriva to Urinary Problems for Men
The side effects of Spiriva, Combivent, Atrovent and other inhalers used to treat breathing difficulties could be linked to urinary problems in men, according to the findings of a recent…
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Spiriva HandiHaler Not Linked to Risk of Stroke, Heart Attack, Death: FDA
The FDA has concluded their investigation into potential side effects of Spiriva HandiHaler, and the agency indicates that they did not find a link between the chronic pulmonary obstructive disease…
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FDA Updates Early Communication about Spiriva HandiHaler Side Effects
Yesterday the FDA issued an update to an early communication originally released in March 2008 regarding Spiriva Handihaler side effects. After reviewing preliminary data from a four year study, the…
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Spiriva Handihaler May Increase Risk of Heart Attacks, Stroke or Death
According to research published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association, those using the Spiriva Handihaler or an older generic inhaler called ipratropium, could face an increased risk…
