HIGHLIGHT
Aviar

Aviar

tiotropium bromide

Manufacturer:

Lloyd

Distributor:

Cathay Drug
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Tiotropium Br
Indications/Uses
Maintenance treatment of patients w/ COPD (including chronic bronchitis & emphysema); associated dyspnea & for prevention of exacerbations.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Inhale 1 cap once daily at the same time of day.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to atropine or its derivatives eg, ipratropium or oxitropium.
Special Precautions
Immediate hypersensitivity reactions. Not to be used for initial treatment of acute episodes of bronchospasm (ie, rescue therapy) or for relief of acute symptoms. Not to be used more frequently than once daily. Patients w/ narrow-angle glaucoma, prostatic hyperplasia or bladder-neck obstruction. May cause inhalation-induced bronchospasm. Do not allow powd to enter into the eyes. May influence ability to drive & use machinery. Moderate to severe renal impairment (CrCl ≤50 mL/min). Avoid use during pregnancy. Not to be used during lactation. Not to be used in infants & childn.
Adverse Reactions
Dehydration; dizziness, insomnia; blurred vision, glaucoma, increased IOP; atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, tachycardia, palpitations; cough, dysphonia, pharyngitis, bronchospasm, epistaxis, laryngitis, sinusitis; dry mouth (mild), constipation, GERD, oropharyngeal candidiasis, dysphagia, gingivitis, glossitis, stomatitis, intestinal obstruction including ileus paralytic; rash, angioedema, hypersensitivity (including immediate reactions), pruritus, urticaria, dry skin, skin infection & ulcer; joint swelling; urinary retention (usually in men w/ predisposing factors), dysuria, UTI.
Drug Interactions
MIMS Class
Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations
ATC Classification
R03BB04 - tiotropium bromide ; Belongs to the class of other inhalants used in the treatment of obstructive airway diseases, anticholinergics.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Aviar DPI 18 mcg
Packing/Price
(+ inhaler) 5 × 8's
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