Spiriva and Zaltrap

• 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: ziv-aflibercept
• Dosage Forms: injection solution, concentrate
• Other Brand Names: Zaltrap

Zaltrap (ziv-aflibercept) is made from a human antibody fragment. It works by keeping new blood vessels from forming in a fast-growing tumor.

Zaltrap is used in combination with other medications to treat colorectal cancer.

Zaltrap is usually given after other medications have been tried without successful treatment.