Spiriva and Vancomycin Intravenous, Injection

• Generic Name: tiotropium
• Dosage Forms: inhalation powder, oral capsule
• Other Brand Names: Spiriva Handihaler, Spiriva Respimat, Spiriva, Spiriva Respimat 30 Dose, Spiriva Respimat 14 Dose, Spiriva Respimat 28 ACT, Spiriva Respimat 60 ACT, Spiriva Respimat 10 ACT

Spiriva (tiotropium) is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to the lungs.

Spiriva is used to prevent bronchospasm (narrowing of the airways in the lungs) in adults with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including bronchitis and emphysema.

Spiriva Respimat is also used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children who are at least 6 years old.

Spiriva Respimat is not for use in children.

• Generic Name: vancomycin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  FIRST-Vancomycin, Vancocin HCl Pulvules, First-Vancomycin 25, First-Vancomycin 50, Firvanq, Vancocin, First-Vancomycin 25, First-Vancomycin 50

Vancomycin injection is used to treat infections in many different parts of the body. It is also used in patients with heart valve disease (eg, rheumatic fever) or prosthetic (artificial) heart valves who are allergic to penicillin. Under certain circumstances, vancomycin is also given with other medicines to prevent endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart) in patients who are having dental work done or surgery on the upper respiratory tract (eg, nose or throat).

Vancomycin is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. Vancomycin will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Vancomycin injection is also used to treat serious infections for which other medicines may not work. However, vancomycin may cause some serious side effects, including damage to your hearing and kidneys. These side effects may be more likely to occur in elderly patients. You and your doctor should talk about the benefits vancomycin will do as well as the risks associated with receiving it.

Vancomycin is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.