Tiotropium

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Tiotropium

Tiotropium (pronounced tee-oh-TROH-pee-um) is a long-acting, 24-hour, anticholinergic bronchodilator used in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.

Etymology

The name "Tiotropium" is derived from its chemical name, which is (1α, 2β, 4β, 5α, 7β)-7-[(Hydroxydi-2-thienylacetyl)oxy]-9,9-dimethyl-3-oxa-9-azoniatricyclo[3.3.1.02,4]nonane.

Usage

Tiotropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema). It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily.

Related Terms

  • Bronchodilator: A type of medication that relaxes and opens the airways in the lungs.
  • Anticholinergic: A substance that blocks the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the central and the peripheral nervous system.
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): A type of obstructive lung disease characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow.
  • Asthma: A condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow and swell and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe.

See Also

  • Inhaler: A medical device used for delivering medication into the body via the lungs.
  • Pulmonology: The medical specialty dealing with diseases involving the respiratory tract.

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