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How to Take Tiotropium and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - S. Hemamalini, B. Pharm

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

It comes as a powder for inhalation (filled in capsule), as directed by your physician.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Inhalation >18 years: As inhalation cap containing tiotropium 18 mcg: Inhale 1 cap once daily.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Tiotropium

This medication is an anticholinergic agent, prescribed for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including bronchitis and emphysema.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Tiotropium

India :

Tiova Inhaler (9 mcg) | Tiate (9 mcg)

International :

Spiriva HandiHaler.

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

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