Lupin’s Canada subsidiary -- Lupin Pharma Canada, has received approval from Health Canada to market a generic version of Spiriva (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), in Canada.
Tiotropium Bromide Inhalation Powder is indicated for the long-term once-daily maintenance bronchodilator treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with COPD, including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. It is also used to relieve wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness in patients with COPD. Tiotropium Bromide Inhalation Powder (RLD Spiriva) had estimated annual sales of $42 million in Canada.
Lupin is an innovation-led transnational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Mumbai, India.