Tiomist Respicap

Tiomist Respicap is a tiotropium inhalation capsule used as a maintenance medicine for asthma. Each Tiomist Respicap capsule contains tiotropium in the labeled strength, a long-acting anticholinergic bronchodilator that helps keep the airways open. It is not a rescue medicine for sudden breathing trouble, but it can help reduce symptoms and improve everyday control when used regularly as prescribed. This capsule is inhaled with a compatible device, not swallowed.

How it works: Tiotropium works by blocking muscarinic receptors in the airways, which helps relax the airway muscles and keeps the breathing tubes more open. In the Tiomist Respicap capsule form, the powder is inhaled into the lungs with the proper device so the medicine can act where it is needed.

Tiomist Respicap is a single-strength capsule product with no other Tiomist strengths or forms sold here, so the exact labeled capsule is the only option in this brand line. Because it delivers tiotropium through inhalation, it is meant for people whose doctor has decided they need a long-acting controller medicine rather than a quick-relief inhaler. The capsule form is used to provide a measured inhaled dose with once-daily maintenance use, not for instant symptom relief.

• Maintenance treatment of asthma
• Long-term control of bronchospasm
• Help reduce wheezing and shortness of breath
• Support daily asthma symptom prevention

• Use Tiomist Respicap only with the inhaler device prescribed for it; do not swallow the capsule.
• Remove the capsule from the strip/box only when you are ready to use it.
• Place one capsule in the device and inhale the powder as instructed by your clinician or leaflet.
• Do not use this capsule for sudden asthma attacks or fast relief.
• Use it at the same time each day if your doctor prescribes once-daily dosing.
• If you miss a dose, take it when remembered unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Tiomist Respicap capsule provides the labeled tiotropium strength as an inhaled dose. In asthma, tiotropium is commonly taken once daily, but the exact schedule and whether this strength is appropriate are decided by the doctor based on age, symptoms, and response. Do not take more than one capsule in 24 hours unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.

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
• Hoarseness
• Headache
• Mild throat irritation
• Constipation

• This is a maintenance inhaled capsule, not a rescue treatment for a sudden asthma attack.
• Do not use Tiomist Respicap if you are sensitive to tiotropium, atropine-like medicines, or any capsule ingredient.
• Keep the powder out of your eyes; accidental eye exposure can worsen glaucoma symptoms or cause eye pain.
• Use caution if you have glaucoma, enlarged prostate, bladder obstruction, kidney disease, or urinary retention.
• Dry mouth is common with tiotropium, so good oral hygiene and hydration may help.
• Tell your clinician if you have heart rhythm problems or if you feel palpitations after using the capsule.
• If you need your rescue inhaler more often, seek medical advice promptly because asthma control may be worsening.

• Other anticholinergic medicines may increase side effects such as dry mouth, constipation, or urinary retention.
• Other inhaled bronchodilators may be used together only when prescribed, because therapy needs to be coordinated.
• Medicines that can affect heart rhythm may require caution if you notice palpitations.
• Strong CYP interactions are not usually the main issue with inhaled tiotropium, but your full medicine list should still be reviewed.

Store Tiomist Respicap capsules in the original strip/box at room temperature, protected from moisture, and do not remove a capsule until just before use.