What is Tiotropium?

(ty oh TRO pee um)

• This medicine is used to open the airways in lung diseases where spasm may cause breathing problems.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• This medicine is not for the treatment of acute episodes of shortness of breath.

• Wear disease medical alert identification.

• If you have glaucoma, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have kidney disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you are a male with problems urinating, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have myasthenia gravis, talk with healthcare provider.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Constipation. More liquids, regular exercise, or a...