Tioget capsule 18 mcg

About Tioget capsule 18 mcg

Tioget Capsule Uses

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) maintenance
• Chronic bronchitis
• Emphysema
• Long term control of breathlessness in COPD
• Reducing the frequency of COPD flare ups

Tioget Capsule Benefits

• Keeps airways open for a full 24 hours with one dose
• Reduces breathlessness during daily activities
• Lowers how often COPD flare ups occur
• Improves exercise tolerance over time
• Offers a simple once daily inhaler routine

What Experts Say

Tiotropium bromide is an anticholinergic bronchodilator. It blocks muscarinic receptors in the airway muscles, which allows the muscles to relax and the airways to stay open for a longer period than most short acting inhalers can manage, often for a full 24 hours at a time.

COPD is a significant health concern in Pakistan, linked to smoking, biomass fuel smoke and heavy air pollution in cities like Lahore, Karachi and Peshawar. Pulmonologists commonly prescribe tiotropium as a maintenance therapy to reduce daily symptoms, improve breathing capacity and cut down on hospital visits in these patients.

Experts stress that Tioget is a maintenance capsule, not a rescue treatment. It must be used only with its matching inhaler device, never swallowed whole, and a fast acting reliever inhaler should always be kept on hand for sudden breathlessness or an asthma type attack that needs immediate relief.

Drug Class

• Long acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) bronchodilator

Tioget capsule 18 mcg formula

• Tiotropium Bromide

Available forms

• Capsule for use with an inhaler device

How to use Tioget capsule 18 mcg?

• Use this capsule only with the matching inhaler device provided with the pack
• Do not swallow the capsule
• Place one capsule in the device, pierce it as instructed, and inhale the powder once daily at the same time each day
• Do not use more than one capsule within 24 hours
• Rinse the mouth with water if dryness becomes bothersome
• Keep a separate fast acting reliever inhaler on hand for sudden breathlessness
• Store capsules in the sealed blister until immediately before use

Drug Interactions

• Other anticholinergic medicines: Combining these raises the risk of dry mouth, constipation and urinary retention.
• Ipratropium containing inhalers: Avoid using together with Tioget, since both work through the same anticholinergic pathway.
• Beta blockers: Oral or eye drop beta blockers can reduce the bronchodilating effect of this medicine.

Risks and warnings

• Not a rescue inhaler: This capsule is a maintenance treatment and will not relieve a sudden asthma or COPD attack.
• Narrow angle glaucoma: Tiotropium can worsen this eye condition, so caution and monitoring are needed.
• Enlarged prostate or urinary retention: Men with these conditions may find urination more difficult on this medicine.
• Kidney impairment: Significant kidney disease requires closer monitoring while using this drug.

Tioget Capsule Side Effects

• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Difficulty passing urine
• Blurred vision
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Throat irritation or cough
• Sinus infection symptoms

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C in a dry place away from direct sunlight
• Keep each capsule in its blister pack until it is time to use it
• Do not store capsules inside the inhaler device
• Keep out of reach of children.