Tiotropium
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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.