Tuesday, October 7, 2008

MedWatch - Tiotropium (Spiriva): updated information on risk of stroke and reports of cardiovascular adverse outcomes

Oct. 7, 2008-FDA informed healthcare professionals that FDA has reviewed preliminary data from UPLIFT (Understanding the Potential Long-Term Impacts on Function with Tiotropium), a large, 4-year, placebo controlled clinical trial with Spiriva HandiHaler in approximately 6000 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The details can be read here.

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