Inhalers for Asthma

Tiotropium

Tiotropium

Tiotropium is one of the most widely used bronchodilator drugs prescribed for patients with asthma and COPD. It helps to prevent asthma symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness. Tiotropium is often used by people with emphysema and chronic bronchitis. This drug helps to restore breathing by relaxing the muscles and widening the airways.

Tiotropium helps to control the symptoms of asthma and COPD and is not used to treat sudden acute asthma attacks. You will probably be prescribed another drug for this purpose. To notice the positive effect of Tiotropium, you should take it for a long time.

Application

This medication is taken with a special inhaler. It is created in the form of a capsule that has a powdery medicine inside it for inhalation.

It is usually recommended to inhale once a day, regardless of the time of the day, but it is advisable to do this at the same time according to the instructions for using the drug.

The complete instructions for the use of this medication and the use of the inhaler are contained in the package leaflet that comes with the medication. You can also ask your doctor all the questions regarding the use of Tiotropium.

Remember that Tiotropium should only be taken with the help of a special inhaler, by inhaling dry powder. Never try to take capsules separately from the inhaler.

Warning

Follow all your doctor's recommendations while using Tiotropium. Do not increase or decrease the dosage of the medication on your own and do not stop the therapy without consulting your healthcare practitioner.

Handle the inhaler with care, do not take it apart or try to wash its parts. Thereby, you may break it and need replacing the inhaler. Keep your inhaler out of the reach of children and pets. Do not let anyone use your device.

If the drug gets into your eyes during inhalation, rinse your eyes with water. If this does not help and you get vision problems, then you should immediately consult a doctor.

Before taking Tiotropium, you must inform your healthcare provider about the symptoms you are experiencing. Tell the doctor if you have an allergic reaction to any medicine, substance, or food. It is important to report about all the drugs, vitamins, and dietary supplements you are taking. This is important as Tiotropium can react poorly with certain substances.

During the treatment with the drug, carefully monitor its manifestation. If you begin to experience any negative symptoms that bother you, then you should immediately tell your doctor about this.

If you are taking Tiotropium and are planning to have a surgery, then you should tell your doctor about it. Also inform your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side Effects

Like many other medicines, Tiotropium may cause some adverse reactions: constipation, vomiting, dry mouth, abdominal pain, runny nose, muscle pain, nosebleeds, sneezing, and mouth irritation.

More serious adverse reactions include the following: itching, rash, trouble swallowing, hives, swelling, hoarse voice, any signs of infection, heart palpitations, chest pain, eye and vision problems, and urinary problems.

Overdosing signs are: abdominal pain, dry mouth, thinking disorder, trouble urinating, blurred vision, constipation.

If you begin to experience any of the symptoms above, then you should see your doctor immediately.

The list of side effects is not complete. So you can get a complete list from your doctor and read the medicine use instructions.

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