Tiotropium Respimat 2.5microgram solution for inhalation
Green
Brand:
Spiriva Respimat
Nice TA:
Commissioning responsibility:
CCG
PbR excluded:
No
BNF chapter:
Respiratory system
Background
In line with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency guidance released on the 12th February 2015, LSCMMG reminds prescribers to review the risk of cardiovascular side effects when prescribing tiotropium (via Respimat or Handihaler) to patients with certain cardiac conditions, who were excluded from clinical trials of tiotropium (including TIOSPIR).
Recommendation
LSCMMG Recommendation:
Green
Reason for decision:
Suitable for initiation in primary care
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