Tiogiva
Tiogiva helps people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) breathe easier by opening up their airways.
Form
inhalaatiojauhe, kapseli, kova
Strength
18 mikrog
Active Ingredient
Tiotropium bromide, anhydrous
Manufacturer
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Nordic AB
How to Use
Dosage
Inhale the content of one capsule (18 micrograms tiotropium) once a day.
Method
The capsules are only for inhalation and should not be swallowed. Place a Tiogiva capsule into the Tiogiva inhaler, which will pierce it, allowing you to inhale the powder.
Important
Do not take more than one capsule per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dry mouth, usually mild.
RARE
- •Dizziness.
- •Headache.
- •Changes in taste.
- •Blurred vision.
- •Irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation).
- •Sore throat.
- •Hoarseness.
- •Cough.
- •Heartburn (reflux disease).
- •Constipation.
- •Fungal infection in the mouth and throat (oral thrush).
- •Rash.
- •Difficulty urinating (urinary retention).
- •Painful urination.
- •Trouble sleeping (insomnia).
- •Vision disturbances, such as seeing halos or colored images around lights, with red eyes (glaucoma).
- •Increased eye pressure.
- •Fast or racing heartbeat (tachycardia/palpitations).
- •Chest tightness with cough, wheezing, or shortness of breath right after inhalation (bronchospasm).
- •Nosebleed.
- •Inflammation of the voice box (laryngitis).
- •Sinus infection (sinusitis).
- •Blockage in the intestines or lack of bowel movements (bowel obstruction, paralytic ileus).
- •Gum inflammation (gingivitis).
- •Tongue inflammation (glossitis).
- •Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia).
- •Mouth inflammation (stomatitis).
- •Nausea.
- •Hypersensitivity reactions, including immediate reactions.
- •Severe allergic reaction causing swelling of the face or throat (angioedema).
- •Hives (urticaria).
- •Itching.
- •Urinary tract infection.
- •Loss of body fluids (dehydration).
- •Tooth decay (dental caries).
- •Severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic reaction).
- •Skin inflammation or skin sores.
- •Dry skin.
- •Joint swelling.
Important Warnings
- Do not use Tiogiva if you are allergic to tiotropium or any other ingredient in this medicine, or to atropine or similar substances like ipratropium or oxitropium.
- Tell your doctor if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, prostate problems, or difficulty urinating.
- If you have kidney problems, talk to your doctor.
- Tiogiva is for daily maintenance treatment of COPD and should not be used for sudden attacks of breathlessness or wheezing.
- If you experience an allergic reaction like rash, swelling, itching, wheezing, or shortness of breath after taking Tiogiva, contact your doctor immediately.
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- Some inhaled medicines, including Tiogiva, can cause chest tightness, cough, wheezing, or shortness of breath right after inhalation. If this happens, contact your doctor immediately.
- Be careful not to let the inhalation powder get into your eyes, as it can cause or worsen narrow-angle glaucoma. If this happens, stop using Tiogiva and contact your doctor, preferably an eye specialist, right away.
- Dry mouth can occur and may lead to tooth decay over time. Practice good oral hygiene.
- Tell your doctor if you have had a heart attack in the last 6 months, or if you have unstable heart rhythm issues or severe heart failure in the last year.
- Do not use this medicine during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless specifically recommended by your doctor.