Aerotrop 9 mcg Inhaler

Aerotrop 9 mcg Inhaler is a prescription inhaled medicine that contains tiotropium 9 mcg in each inhaler device. Tiotropium is a long-acting anticholinergic bronchodilator used to help keep the airways open and support control of asthma symptoms over time. Aerotrop 9 mcg Inhaler is not a rescue inhaler for sudden breathing problems. It is used as part of ongoing asthma treatment when a doctor decides an inhaled maintenance medicine is appropriate.

How it works: Tiotropium works by blocking muscarinic receptors in the airways, which helps relax the airway muscles and makes breathing easier. Because Aerotrop 9 mcg Inhaler delivers the medicine directly into the lungs, it acts where it is needed to help keep airways open.

Aerotrop 9 mcg Inhaler is a higher-strength tiotropium inhaler, so it is meant for people whose doctor has already assessed that this dose fits their treatment plan. Compared with lower-strength tiotropium products, the 9 mcg strength is chosen for maintenance use rather than quick relief, and any change in dose should be made only by the prescriber.

• Maintenance treatment of asthma
• Help reduce wheezing
• Help improve airflow in the lungs
• Long-term control of asthma symptoms

• Use Aerotrop 9 mcg Inhaler exactly as prescribed by your doctor; it is not used for sudden asthma attacks.
• Follow the inhaler-specific instructions in the package insert or from your pharmacist before the first use.
• Inhale the dose through the mouth as directed so the medicine reaches the lungs.
• Do not swallow the inhaled medicine or use it more often than prescribed.
• If your doctor has given you a rescue inhaler, keep it available for sudden symptoms because Aerotrop 9 mcg Inhaler is not a rescue treatment.
• Rinse your mouth if your clinician recommends it, especially if you notice throat irritation.

Aerotrop 9 mcg Inhaler provides 9 mcg of tiotropium per inhaler device, and the exact number of inhalations or actuations depends on the product instructions and your prescription. It may be taken once daily if your doctor prescribes it that way, but the maximum daily use should always match the prescribed regimen and should not be increased on your own. Your doctor decides the right dose based on your asthma control, symptoms, and other medicines.

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

Common side effects of Tiotropium may include:

• Dry mouth
• Sore throat
• Cough
• Headache
• Hoarseness
• Constipation
• Upper airway irritation

• Do not use Aerotrop 9 mcg Inhaler for a sudden asthma attack or fast relief.
• Use caution if you have glaucoma, enlarged prostate, urinary retention, or kidney disease.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart rhythm problems or other heart disease.
• Avoid getting the inhaler mist into your eyes because it can worsen eye symptoms.
• Let your clinician know if you are also using other inhaled anticholinergic medicines.
• Use only the prescribed dose; higher-strength tiotropium can cause more anticholinergic side effects if overused.
• If you feel your breathing is getting worse, seek medical advice promptly rather than taking extra doses.

• Other anticholinergic medicines, which can increase dry mouth, urinary retention, and eye side effects
• Other inhaled bronchodilators or asthma controllers that your doctor may need to coordinate with Aerotrop 9 mcg Inhaler
• Medicines that can worsen urine retention or glaucoma symptoms
• Certain drugs that may affect heart rhythm, if you have existing heart disease

Store Aerotrop 9 mcg Inhaler in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight, and keep it out of reach of children.