Tiovair rotacapsules 18mcg

About Tiovair rotacapsules 18mcg

Tiovair Rotacapsules Uses

• Long term maintenance treatment of COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
• Reducing breathlessness and wheeze in COPD.
• Lowering the risk of COPD flare ups.
• Add on treatment in some people with asthma when prescribed.

Tiovair Rotacapsules Benefits

• One capsule inhaled once daily.
• Keeps airways open for a full 24 hours.
• Helps improve exercise ability and daily breathing.

What Experts Say

Tiovair contains tiotropium, a long acting muscarinic antagonist. It blocks acetylcholine on the airway muscles so they stay relaxed and open. This lowers breathlessness and coughing in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Regular use is important even when you feel well, because the benefit builds with steady daily dosing.

It is a controller, not a rescue medicine, and works best when taken every day at the same time. Guidelines for COPD list long acting bronchodilators such as tiotropium as a core treatment for ongoing symptoms. Correct inhaler technique matters, since poor technique reduces the dose reaching the lungs.

The capsule is only for inhaling with the Rotahaler device and must never be swallowed. Take care with the powder near the eyes, since it can worsen narrow angle glaucoma. For sudden breathlessness, a quick relief inhaler is still needed. Stopping smoking is the most effective way to slow COPD, and vaccines and pulmonary rehab also help.

Drug Class

• Long acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) bronchodilator.

Tiovair rotacapsules 18mcg formula

• Tiotropium Bromide

Available forms

• Capsule

How to use Tiovair rotacapsules 18mcg?

• Place one Tiovair rotacapsule in the Rotahaler, pierce it as shown, and inhale the powder deeply.
• Use it once a day at the same time. Never swallow the capsule.
• Do not use it for sudden breathlessness. Use your rescue inhaler for that.
• Follow your doctor dose and technique instructions.

Drug Interactions

• Other anticholinergic medicines: Combined use may increase dry mouth, constipation, urinary problems and eye pressure.
• Other long acting bronchodilators: Using more than one at once can raise side effects, so follow your doctor plan.

Risks and warnings

• Not a rescue medicine: It does not act fast enough for sudden attacks.
• Glaucoma and urinary problems: Use with care in narrow angle glaucoma or prostate enlargement and difficulty passing urine.
• Kidney disease: Dose may need medical monitoring in moderate to severe kidney problems.
• Allergy: Stop and seek help for swelling of the face or throat, rash or sudden wheeze after inhaling.
• Pregnancy: Use only under medical advice.

Tiovair Rotacapsules Side Effects

• Dry mouth
• Cough or throat irritation
• Constipation
• Headache or dizziness
• Difficulty passing urine
• Sinus or throat infection
• Rare: eye pain or blurred vision

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C.
• Keep capsules in the blister or pack until just before use.
• Do not swallow the capsules.
• Keep out of reach of children.