Tio-Veez capsule 18mcg

About Tio-Veez capsule 18mcg

Tio-Veez Capsule Uses

• Long term maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
• Reduction of breathlessness, wheezing and cough in COPD and chronic bronchitis.
• Prevention of COPD flare ups.
• Add on treatment for persistent asthma, as prescribed.

Tio-Veez Capsule Benefits

• One capsule once daily keeps the airways open for about 24 hours.
• Inhaled delivery acts directly in the lungs with little body wide effect.
• Helps improve exercise tolerance and daily activity.

What Experts Say

Tiotropium is a long acting muscarinic antagonist. It blocks the nerve signal that tightens the airway muscles, so the breathing tubes stay wider for a full day. It is a standard maintenance medicine in COPD guidelines. Studies show it lowers flare ups and improves breathing comfort over months.

The capsule is only for inhalation using the matching inhaler device, and must never be swallowed. It is a controller, not a rescue medicine, so a fast acting inhaler is still needed for sudden breathlessness. Correct inhaler technique strongly affects how well it works. A doctor or pharmacist should demonstrate the device at the first use.

Dry mouth is the most common effect, and rinsing the mouth or sipping water helps. Smoking is the main driver of COPD in Pakistan, and stopping smoking slows lung decline more than any inhaler. Regular review with a chest physician is advised. Vaccination against flu and pneumonia also lowers flare up risk.

Drug Class

• Long acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) bronchodilator

Tio-Veez capsule 18mcg formula

• Tiotropium Bromide

Available forms

• Inhalation Capsule

How to use Tio-Veez capsule 18mcg?

• Place one capsule in the inhaler device and inhale the contents once daily at the same time.
• Never swallow the capsule.
• Pierce the capsule as shown in the leaflet, then breathe in deeply and hold the breath for a few seconds.
• Rinse the mouth with water after use, and take care that the powder does not enter the eyes.
• Use a quick acting reliever inhaler, not this capsule, for sudden breathlessness.

Drug Interactions

• Other anticholinergics: Ipratropium and similar medicines can add to dry mouth and urinary problems.
• Other long acting bronchodilators: Doctors manage combined use carefully to avoid duplicate therapy.
• Beta agonists and steroids: They are often used together and are generally safe when prescribed.
• Medicines that cause dry mouth: Some antihistamines and antidepressants may increase this effect.

Risks and warnings

• Not a rescue medicine: It does not relieve a sudden attack of breathlessness.
• Narrow angle glaucoma: It may raise eye pressure, so powder in the eyes can cause pain and blurred vision.
• Prostate enlargement and urinary retention: It may make passing urine difficult.
• Kidney impairment: Drug levels may rise, so doctors monitor use in moderate to severe cases.
• Paradoxical bronchospasm: Stop and seek urgent care if wheezing worsens right after inhalation.
• Milk protein allergy: The powder contains lactose, which may contain traces of milk protein.

Tio-Veez Capsule 18mcg Side Effects

• Dry mouth
• Cough
• Throat irritation
• Constipation
• Sinusitis
• Dizziness
• Difficulty passing urine
• Blurred vision (rare)

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25 C in a dry place, away from heat and moisture.
• Keep capsules in the blister until just before use.
• Do not use after the expiry date on the pack.
• Keep out of reach of children.