When using Spiriva in the form of inhalations with the aid of the HandyHaler device, it is recommended to use one capsule per day at the same time.
The drug should not be swallowed.
Older patients should take Spirivu in recommended doses.
Patients with impaired renal function can use Spiri at recommended doses. However, careful monitoring of patients with moderate or severe renal failure receiving Spiriva in combination with other drugs that are mainly excreted by the kidneys is necessary.
Patients with hepatic impairment may take Spirivu at recommended doses.
Instructions for using the HandyHaler appliance *
The HandyHaler * was specially developed for Spiriva. It should not be used to take other medicines. You can use your HandyHaler * for one year.
Instrument HandyHaler "includes:
1) dust cap;
2) mouthpiece;
3) base;
4) a puncturing button;
5) the central chamber.
Using the HandyHaler *
Open the dust cap by lifting it upwards.
Then open the mouthpiece.
Take the Spiriva capsule from the blister (just before use) and put it in the central chamber, as shown in the figure.
It does not matter which side of the capsule is placed in the camera.
Close the mouthpiece firmly until it clicks, and leave the dust cap open.
Hold KhandyHaler * mouthpiece up, push the piercing button once to the end and then release.
Thus, an opening is formed through which the drug is released from the capsule during inspiration.
Exhale completely.
Caution: never exhale into the mouthpiece.
Take HandyHaler * in the mouth and tightly press the lips around the mouthpiece. Keep your head straight, inhale slowly and deeply, but at the same time with enough force to hear the vibration of the capsule. Breathe in until the lungs are completely filled; then hold your breath until you feel discomfort, while taking out HandyHaler® from your mouth. Continue to breathe calmly.
Repeat the procedure, which will completely empty the capsule.
Open the mouthpiece again. Remove and discard the used capsule.
Close the mouthpiece and dust cap.
Purge KhandiHalera * once a month.
Open the mouthpiece and the dust cap. Then open the base of the device by lifting the piercing button. Rinse the inhaler thoroughly in warm water until
complete removal of the powder. HandyHaler * wipe with a paper towel and leave it open for 24 hours with an open mouthpiece, base and a dust cap. After cleaning the device according to the instructions, it will be ready for the next use. If necessary, the outer surface of the mouthpiece can be cleaned with a damp but not wet cloth.
Neither in the device, nor in the blister, capsules should not be exposed to high temperatures, i.e. the action of solar rays, etc.