Aerotrop 18 mcg Capsule

Aerotrop 18 mcg Capsule contains tiotropium 18 mcg in each capsule. It is an inhaled anticholinergic bronchodilator used as a maintenance medicine to help keep the airways open in people with chronic obstructive lung disease and, in some patients, asthma as directed by a clinician. Aerotrop 18 mcg Capsule is not a rescue inhaler and should not be used for sudden breathing trouble. This strip/box of 10 capsules is designed for regular use with the proper inhalation device, not swallowed.

How it works: Tiotropium in Aerotrop 18 mcg Capsule blocks muscarinic receptors in the airways, which helps relax the airway muscles and keep breathing passages more open. As a capsule used for inhalation, the medicine is delivered into the lungs instead of being swallowed, so it works locally in the airways.

Aerotrop 18 mcg Capsule is a full-strength tiotropium capsule, so it is meant for patients whose doctor has decided that this dose is appropriate for long-term control. Because there are no other strengths or forms of this brand listed here, the key point is that each capsule delivers 18 mcg in a single inhaled dose, which may be chosen when a prescriber wants once-daily maintenance treatment rather than a quick-relief medicine.

• Maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction
• Help reduce wheezing and shortness of breath
• Long-term symptom control in chronic lung disease
• Doctor-directed use for asthma maintenance
• Prevention of bronchospasm symptoms

• Use Aerotrop 18 mcg Capsule only with the inhalation device your pharmacist or doctor provides; do not swallow the capsule.
• Open the capsule and inhale the powder as instructed; the capsule itself is not meant to be chewed or taken with water.
• Take it at the same time each day for maintenance control unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Do not use it for sudden breathing attacks; keep a rescue inhaler available if prescribed.
• Do not use more than one capsule in a day unless your doctor specifically instructs you to.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Aerotrop 18 mcg Capsule provides 18 mcg of tiotropium. This strength is generally used once daily for maintenance therapy, but the exact schedule and whether it is right for you must be decided by your doctor. Do not use more than 18 mcg in 24 hours unless your prescriber gives different instructions.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Tiotropium may include:

• Dry mouth
• Throat irritation
• Cough
• Constipation
• Hoarseness
• Bad taste in the mouth
• Dizziness

• Aerotrop 18 mcg Capsule is a higher-strength maintenance medicine, not a quick-relief inhaler for sudden symptoms.
• Tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, enlarged prostate, bladder blockage, or trouble urinating.
• Use caution if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, or irregular heartbeat.
• Avoid getting the capsule powder in your eyes, because it can trigger eye pain or vision problems.
• Dry mouth is common; staying hydrated and good mouth care may help.
• Do not share your inhalation device or capsules with others.
• Alcohol does not have a known direct interaction, but breathing symptoms can worsen if alcohol use affects your overall health.

• Other anticholinergic medicines, which can increase side effects such as dry mouth and urinary retention
• Other inhaled bronchodilators used for maintenance, unless specifically prescribed together
• Medicines that may affect heart rhythm, especially if you already have cardiac disease
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole or ritonavir may raise tiotropium exposure in some patients

Store Aerotrop 18 mcg Capsule in the original strip/box at room temperature, protected from moisture, and keep the capsules dry until use.