What is tiotropium?

Tiotropium is a drug used to treat chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). This medicine comes in the form of capsules in Blister packages; If you want to use tiotropium, you have to remove the capsule from the package and put it in the inhaler. Once it is in the inhaler, it is pierced and the inhaler can supply the medicine to the lungs. If you are interested in discussing tiotropium with your doctor, it is good to examine how it is used, how it works, possible side effects, dosing information and how to store a medicine.

While Tiotropium is used to control COPD, it is not recommended as a treatment of acute asthma attack. Although medicines come into capsules, it must not be taken orally. Tiotropium is formulated to be absorbed by lung mucous membranes. If the drug is used orally, it will not work and may even cause discomfort and stomach pain.

Tiotropium works by calming smooth muscles inside the lungs. Chemicals in Tiotropium fills so -called muscarin receptors. By filling these receptors, the drug preventsIrritable substances excessively stimulate the lungs. Breathing problems related to COPD are caused by muscle spasms, so the soothing of these muscles is an effective way to prevent breathing problems.

As with any drug, tiotropium can cause side effects. Unlikely but serious side effects include difficult breathing, chest pain and vision changes. If any of these side effects occurs, the healthcare provider should be informed immediately. The more common but less serious side effects include clogged nose, constipation and stomach pain. Although these side effects are not as serious as the effects on the first list, it is still good to talk to a doctor if they become annoying.

Dosage for Tiotropium is the same for all. While some medicines differ depending on age, weight or gender, tiotropium requires one capsule inhaled oncedaily. It may take more than one inhalation to complete the capsule, but is still considered one dose. Each capsule contains 18 tiotropium micrograms.

Tiotropium capsules should be left in their original blister cover until they are used. They should not be left exposed to air longer than the capsules need to be inhaler. Tiotropium should never be left where the child could be in contact with him. Tiotropium should be stored at room temperature and outside of direct sunlight.