About tiotropium + actuation
Long-acting muscarinic antagonist bronchodilator
Used for
- Long-term maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Add-on maintenance treatment of asthma.
Usual adult dose
COPD: inhale 2 actuations once daily. Asthma: inhale 2 actuations once daily.
Usual dose in children
Asthma, ages 6 years and older: inhale 2 actuations once daily. Not for children under 6.
Common side effects
- Dry mouth
- Cough or sore throat
- Constipation
- Urinary difficulty
Important warnings
- Not for sudden breathing problems; use a rescue inhaler.
- Avoid spraying into the eyes; it can worsen narrow-angle glaucoma.
- Use caution with urinary retention or severe kidney impairment.
- Rarely, allergic reactions or paradoxical worsening of breathing occur.
Pregnancy
Use when the expected benefit outweighs potential risks; discuss treatment with a healthcare professional.
Breastfeeding
It is not known whether tiotropium enters human milk; weigh breastfeeding benefits against treatment needs.
Interactions
- Other anticholinergic medicines may increase side effects.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.