Dilriva Unicap18mcg
Capsule
Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dilriva Unicap. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Dilriva Unicap may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the dev... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Dilriva Unicap is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the ba... View More |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Dilriva Unicap is an anticholinergic medicine. It is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. Dilriva Unicap is only ... View More
Uses of Dilriva Unicap
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Asthma
Side effects of Dilriva Unicap
- Blurred vision
- Increased heart rate
- Dryness in mouth
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Constipation
How to use Dilriva Unicap
Rotacaps must not be swallowed. Check the label for directions before use. Place the capsule at the base of rotahaler, not in the mouthpiece. Twist the ... View More
How Dilriva Unicap works
Dilriva Unicap is an anticholinergic medication. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. This makes breathing easier.
What if you forget to take Dilriva Unicap?
If you miss a dose of Dilriva Unicap, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to... View More
- Dilriva Unicap makes breathing easier for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.
- This medicine is for inhalation only. The tablet should not be swallowed.
- It should be taken at the same time each day.
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathi... View More
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
- Take the first dose under medical supervision as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after using.
- Your doctor may monitor your blood potassium level regularly while taking this medication.
- Only small amounts of Dilriva Unicap may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects are unlikely.
Indication
Tiotropium is indicated for the long term once daily maintenance treatment of bronchospasm and dyspnoea associated with, chronic obstructive pulmonary d... View More
Adult Dose
Inhalation Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Adult: As Inhaler: 2 puffs (18mcg) once daily. As inhalation cap: 1 cap (18 mcg) daily via inhaler... View More
Child Dose
Inhalation Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Child> 12 years: As Inhaler: 2 puffs (18mcg) once daily. Child> 18 years: As inhalation cap: 1 cap... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation <50 Use w/ caution.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to atropine and its derivatives (e.g. ipratropium).
Mode of Action
Tiotropium bromide, a long-acting quaternary ammonium antimuscarinic, is structurally related to ipratropium. It is a nonselective competitive antagonis... View More
Precaution
Not intended for use as initial treatment for acute bronchospasm and as monotherapy for asthma. Patient w/ narrow-angle glaucoma, prostatic hyperplasia/... View More
Side Effect
>10% Upper respiratory tract infection (41%),Dry mouth (16%),Sinusitis (11%) 1-10% Abdominal pain,Allergic reaction,Angina pectoris (including aggr... View More
Interaction
Other anticholinergic agents.
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