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• COPD Drugs Linked To Increased Cardiovascular Health Risks: Study

  January 9, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  Some COPD treatments can significantly increase the risk of severe heart problems after just one month of treatment, according to the findings of a new study.

• Respimat Inhaler Heart Risk Higher Than That of Spiriva: Researchers

  February 3, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study raises concerns that Respimat, as soft mist inhaler, may carry more heart risk than Spiriva.

• Spiriva Handihaler Capsule Recall Issued Due to Foreign Particles

  September 26, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has announced a recall of more than 15 million Spiriva Handihaler Capsules due to foreign particles.

• Spiriva, Serevent COPD Drugs Could Increase Heart Problem Risk: Study

  May 24, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study resurrects concerns that some long-acting inhalers used to treat chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD),...

• Despite Bleed Problems, Pradaxa Sales Soar

  April 27, 2012

  Austin Kirk

  Boehringer Ingleheim’s relatively new anticoagulant Pradaxa has hit blockbuster status, even amid hundreds of deaths and other serious injuries caused...

• Spiriva Mist Inhaler Side Effects May Increase Risk of Death: Study

  June 22, 2011

  Staff Writers

  Potential side effects of Spiriva mist inhalers, which are not yet approved for sale in the United States, could increase...

• Study Links Combivent, Atrovent and Spiriva to Urinary Problems for Men

  May 26, 2011

  Staff Writers

  The side effects of Spiriva, Combivent, Atrovent and other inhalers used to treat breathing difficulties could be linked to urinary...

• Spiriva HandiHaler Not Linked to Risk of Stroke, Heart Attack, Death: FDA

  January 18, 2010

  AboutLawsuits

  The FDA has concluded their investigation into potential side effects of Spiriva HandiHaler, and the agency indicates that they did...

• FDA Updates Early Communication about Spiriva HandiHaler Side Effects

  October 8, 2008

  AboutLawsuits

  Yesterday the FDA issued an update to an early communication originally released in March 2008 regarding Spiriva Handihaler side effects....

• Spiriva Handihaler May Increase Risk of Heart Attacks, Stroke or Death

  September 24, 2008

  AboutLawsuits

  According to research published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association, those using the Spiriva Handihaler or an...