Tiotropium Inhaler

Drug Class:	Commonly Known As:	Category:
Anticholinergic bronchodilator	Spiriva Respimat	Adult, Children

Tiotropium Inhaler - What is it for

Tiotropium inhaler is used for the long term treatment of people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a disease affecting the lungs which makes it harder for the person to breathe as the disease gets worse.

Tiotropium works by opening up the airways and makes it easier for air to move in and out of the lungs.

Tiotropium Inhaler - Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications

What side effects can Tiotropium Inhaler cause?

Common side effects include:

Symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections such as cough, runny nose, sore throat and pain at the cheek and forehead areas
Painful and frequent urination, which may be signs of a urinary tract infection
Fast heartbeat
Dry mouth
Nausea
Constipation
Headache

These symptoms may happen but should get better over time. Check with your doctor if any of these symptoms are serious or do not go away.

In very rare cases, some patients might experience the following:

Difficulty in passing urine
Eye pain, blurred vision, red eyes
Sudden difficulties in breathing such as shortness of breath, wheezing (a nigh-pitched whistling sound made while breathing) or chest tightness

The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:

Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
Difficulty in breathing
Itchy skin rashes over your whole body

If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.

Before taking Tiotropium Inhaler , what precautions must I follow?

Inform your healthcare professional if:

You are allergic to this medication or any of the other ingredients of this medication
You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
You are taking any other medications, including supplements, traditional medications and herbal remedies
You have the following medical conditions:

Narrow-angle glaucoma (a type of eye condition where the pressure in the eye is increased)
Prostate problems or difficulty passing urine
Heart conditions such as irregular heart beats

What food or medicine must I avoid when I take Tiotropium Inhaler ?

Tiotropium Inhaler - Dosage and How to Use

How should Tiotropium Inhaler be used?

Use your Tiotropium inhaler every day to control your condition.
Do not stop using your inhaler without checking with your healthcare professionals.
Please refer to the Tiotropium inhaler’s patient information leaflet to learn how to use the inhaler.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Then take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses to make up for the missed dose.