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Tiova Rotacaps

Manufactured byCIPLA LTD
ContainsTiotropium
Description
Tiova Rotacaps is a medicine containing Tiotropium. It is used for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a group of lung conditions that cause blockage of airflow resulting in breathing difficulty). Tiova Rotacaps works by relaxing and widening the muscles in your airways. This helps to relieve symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, breathing difficulty, coughing, etc. Tiova Rotacaps may cause some side effects like dry mouth, sore throat, cough, hoarse voice, and dizziness. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist or become severe. Avoid using this medicine if you are allergic to it. Tiova Rotacaps is a prescription medicine. Your doctor will determine the dose and duration of treatment based on your condition. Use Tiova Rotacaps around the same time every day for the ease of remembering. Even if you see an improvement in your condition, do not stop using it. If you discontinue this medicine early, your symptoms may recur or worsen. This medicine is for inhalation purposes. Hence, do not swallow it. Tiova Rotacaps is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age. Inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney, or heart problems. Also, inform about all your current medications before starting the treatment with this medicine to avoid undesired effects. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before using Tiova Rotacaps.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Tiova Rotacaps

  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Difficult or painful urination
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Difficulty with swallowing
  • Skin rash, hives, or itching
  • Headache
  • Fast heartbeat

Uses of Tiova Rotacaps

What is it prescribed for?

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Tiova Rotacaps can be observed within 30 minutes.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of Tiova Rotacaps lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Tiova Rotacaps.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Tiova Rotacaps is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Tiova Rotacaps is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid using Tiova Rotacaps if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Tiova Rotacaps is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Tiova Rotacaps is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings

Driving vehicles and operating machines

Tiova Rotacaps may cause dizziness or blurred vision in some cases. Hence avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience such symptoms.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a condition in which your intraocular pressure (fluid pressure inside your eyeballs) is abnormally high, which can lead to optic nerve damage and eventual loss of your vision. Tiova Rotacaps should be used with caution if you have glaucoma due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.

Urinary retention

Tiova Rotacaps may cause urinary retention (a condition in which you cannot empty all the urine from your bladder). Hence, it should be used with caution if you have benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlargement of the prostate gland in men that can compress the urinary tube and obstruct urine flow), as it may worsen your condition.

Use in children

Tiova Rotacaps is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age due to the lack of safety and efficacy data.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of Tiova Rotacaps, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never use more than the recommended dose. Contact your doctor in case of an overdose of Tiova Rotacaps.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Ipratropium

Doxepin

Chlorpheniramine

Doxylamine

Disease interactions

Cardiovascular disease

Tiova Rotacaps should be used with caution if you have problems related to the heart and blood vessels. This medicine may cause an alteration in the heart rate and changes in blood pressure and lead to further complications.

Liver Disease

Tiova Rotacaps should be used with caution if you have liver problems as it may increase the accumulation of this medicine in your body and cause undesired effects. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your liver function and recommend dose adjustments based on your condition.

Kidney Disease

Tiova Rotacaps should be used with caution if you have kidney problems as it may increase the accumulation of this medicine in your body and cause undesired effects. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your kidney function and recommend dose adjustments based on your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Use Tiova Rotacaps as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all the instructions given on the label or package insert. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects that persist or worsen. Do not stop the use of Tiova Rotacaps without consulting your doctor as your symptoms may become worse. Carry your rescue inhaler with you wherever you go. Tiova Rotacaps is not effective in treating sudden breathing problems. Always use a rescue inhaler to treat such symptoms. Consult your doctor to understand which medications to be used on a daily basis and which you should use if you have sudden breathing problems. To avoid infections in your mouth and throat, rinse your mouth with water after each use.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Tiova Rotacaps relaxes and widens the blocked air passages leading to the lungs. This improves the amount of airflow to your lungs and makes breathing easier.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Anticholinergic bronchodilators

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 2 Feb 2022

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