M
edication profile reviewed and reconciled. SN reviewed and instructed patient on m
edication regim
en of spirivia. Instructed patient that m
edication is used for m
aintenance treatm
ent of bronchospasm
associated with chronic obstructive pulm
onary disease (COPD). Spiriva HandiHaler is indicated to reduce exacerbations in COPD patients. Instructed patient that, with adm
inistration of Spiriva HandiHaler, a Spiriva capsule is placed into the center cham
ber of the HandiHaler device. The capsule is pierced by pressing and releasing the green piercing button on the side of the HandiHaler device. The tiotropium
form
ulation is dispersed into the air stream
when its inhaled through the m
outhpiece. Instructed to inhale once or twice to get al m
edication inhaled. Instructed patient that dry m
outh or constipation m
ay occur. Instructed to notify M
D/SN right away if any serious side effects, including: vision changes (such as blurred vision, seeing halos), eye pain
, difficult/pain
ful urination, fast heartbeat.