Tiomate Transhaler 180 mdi

Tiomate Transhaler 180 mdi is a respiratory medication primarily used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) like bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes) and emphysema (shortness of breath). It may also be used to treat asthma. COPD is a group of lung diseases that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs.

Tiomate Transhaler 180 mdi contains Formoterol (bronchodilator) and Tiotropium (anticholinergic). Tiomate Transhaler 180 mdi works by relaxing the muscles in the airways, thereby improving breathing and reducing symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.

The common side effects of Tiomate Transhaler 180 mdi include headache, dizziness, dry mouth, nausea, sore throat, and hoarseness. Most of these side effects of Tiomate Transhaler 180 mdi do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not use Tiomate Transhaler 180 mdi to treat sudden severe symptoms or as a rescue inhaler. Please check with your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Keep the doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Tiomate Transhaler 180 mdi is a respiratory medication primarily used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) like bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes) and emphysema (shortness of breath). It may also be used to treat asthma. Tiomate Transhaler 180 mdi contains Formoterol (bronchodilator) and Tiotropium (anticholinergic). Tiomate Transhaler 180 mdi works by relaxing the muscles in the airways, thereby improving breathing and reducing symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Nausea
• Sore throat
• Hoarseness

Do not use Tiomate Transhaler 180 mdi if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform the doctor if you have heart, liver, or kidney diseases, high blood pressure, hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), aneurysm (swelling of an artery), pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumour), hyperadrenocorticism (high levels of cortisol), eye disorders like cataract and glaucoma, chickenpox or measles, immune system problem, seizure (fits), osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) or diabetes. Special precautions should be taken in patients with a fungal, bacterial, parasitic, or viral infection and tuberculosis since nasal or inhaled corticosteroids can cause secondary infections. Tiomate Transhaler 180 mdi can cause a rise in blood glucose levels. Hence, monitor your blood glucose levels regularly and inform your doctor if you already have diabetes before using Tiomate Transhaler 180 mdi. Tiomate Transhaler 180 mdi may affect the unborn baby during pregnancy. Please let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant or are already pregnant or if you are a lactating mother. Tiomate Transhaler 180 mdi is not recommended for children below five years of age. 

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking diuretics (furosemide), corticosteroids (budesonide, mometasone, beclomethasone), bronchodilators (vilanterol, salmeterol, albuterol), respiratory drugs (ipratropium), drugs treating irregular heartbeat (sotalol), and blood pressure medicines (metoprolol).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform the doctor if you have heart, liver, kidney diseases, high blood pressure, hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), aneurysm (swelling of an artery), pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumour), hyperadrenocorticism (high levels of cortisol), eye disorders like cataract and glaucoma, chickenpox or measles, immune system problem, seizure (fits), osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) or diabetes.

• BECLOMETASONE
• MOMETASONE
• BUDESONIDE
• IPRATROPIUM
• SALMETEROL
• VILANTEROL
• ALBUTEROL
• METOPROLOL
• SOTALOL

• Know your triggers like allergens, such as pollen, dust, and food items that make your asthma severe.

• Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking. Smoking also reduces the effectiveness of the medicine.

• Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.

• Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.

• It is advised to undergo a blood examination to keep a check on your potassium levels since Tiomate Transhaler 180 mdi can cause low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalaemia).

• Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels while using Tiomate Transhaler 180 mdi since bronchodilators like Formoterol can cause low blood glucose levels.

• Consult your diabetologist if you have diabetes before using Tiomate Transhaler 180 mdi so that your insulin or other diabetic medication can be adjusted accordingly to maintain your blood sugar levels.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make breathing difficult. The most common COPD is emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

Emphysema: It is a lung condition that causes shortness of breath.

Chronic Bronchitis: A lung disease associated with inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs.