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Airtropium Capsule Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

TIOTROPIUM-18MCG

Uses:

Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Medicinal Benefits:

Airtropium Capsule belongs to the group of anti-asthmatic medicines called bronchodilators used to treat asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Airtropium Capsule works by blocking the receptors for acetylcholine which are released in the cholinergic nerve endings in the airways. Airtropium Capsule relaxes and widens the airway's openings, making it easier for the air to get in and out of the lungs. Thereby helps in treating asthma and COPD. Regular use of Airtropium Capsule can help with ongoing shortness of breath related to diseases like asthma. Daily use of Airtropium Capsule can also help prevent sudden, short-term worsening of COPD symptoms that might last for several days. Airtropium Capsule is also used as an adjunct to other medicines to treat asthma.

FAQs

Airtropium Capsule relaxes and widens the airway's openings, making it easier for the air to get in and out of the lungs. Thereby helps in treating asthma and COPD.

Airtropium Capsule is indicated for the maintenance treatment of asthma or COPD. It does not treat a sudden attack of wheezing or breathlessness. Use a rescue inhaler to treat sudden breathing problems.

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Airtropium Capsule. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.

Airtropium Capsule might cause fungal infections in the mouth. To avoid this, maintain proper oral hygiene and gargle with warm water after each inhalation.

Please do not stop using Airtropium Capsule on your own as it might cause worsening of symptoms. To treat your condition effectually, continue using Airtropium Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Talk to your doctor if your breathing problems do not improve despite using Airtropium Capsule.

Asthma and COPD are both chronic lung diseases. Chronic illness is a long-term disease. As asthma and COPD are long-term diseases, Airtropium Capsule should be used every day and not only when you have breathing problems or worsening symptoms.

Airtropium Capsule may worsen glaucoma symptoms. Talk to your doctor about whether this drug is safe for you.