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Spiriva FDA Approval History

FDA Approved: Yes (First approved January 30, 2004)
Brand name: Spiriva
Generic name: tiotropium bromide
Dosage form: Inhalation Powder
Company: Boehringer Ingelheim
Treatment for: COPD, Maintenance

Spiriva HandiHaler (tiotropium bromide) 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.

Development timeline for Spiriva

DateArticle
Dec 18, 2009Approval FDA Approves Spiriva HandiHaler for the Reduction of COPD Exacerbations
Jan 30, 2004Approval Spiriva HandiHaler Boehringer Ingelheim - Treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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