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In [[pharmacology]], '''tiotropium''' is a derivative of the quaternary amine [[scopolamine]] and is classified as a [[parasympatholytic]], [[cholinergic antagonist]], and a [[bronchodilator agent]].<ref>{{MeSH}}</ref> | In [[pharmacology]], '''tiotropium''' is a derivative of the quaternary amine [[scopolamine]] and is classified as a [[parasympatholytic]], [[cholinergic antagonist]], and a [[bronchodilator agent]].<ref>{{MeSH}}</ref> | ||
==Adverse effects== | |||
A [[meta-analysis]] found "a 52% increased risk of mortality associated with tiotropium mist inhaler in patients with [[chronic obstructive pulmonary disease]].". <ref name="pmid21672999">{{cite journal| author=Singh S, Loke YK, Enright PL, Furberg CD| title=Mortality associated with tiotropium mist inhaler in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. | journal=BMJ | year= 2011 | volume= 342 | issue= | pages= d3215 | pmid=21672999 | doi=10.1136/bmj.d3215 | pmc= | url= }} </ref> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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In pharmacology, tiotropium is a derivative of the quaternary amine scopolamine and is classified as a parasympatholytic, cholinergic antagonist, and a bronchodilator agent.[1]
Adverse effects
A meta-analysis found "a 52% increased risk of mortality associated with tiotropium mist inhaler in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.". [2]
See also
The most up-to-date information about Tiotropium and other drugs can be found at the following sites.
- Tiotropium - FDA approved drug information (drug label) from DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
- Tiotropium - Drug information for consumers from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
- Tiotropium - Detailed information from DrugBank.
References
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Tiotropium (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- ↑ Singh S, Loke YK, Enright PL, Furberg CD (2011). "Mortality associated with tiotropium mist inhaler in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.". BMJ 342: d3215. DOI:10.1136/bmj.d3215. PMID 21672999. Research Blogging.