13 min

Tiotropium Pharmacology Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals

    • Medicine

On this episode, I discuss tiotropium pharmacology. In addition, I cover adverse effects, administration pearls, and drug interactions.







Tiotropium blocks acetylcholine from binding the M3 receptor in the lungs. This leads to a relaxation of the bronchial smooth muscle.







Because tiotropium has anticholinergic activity, there is a potential for anticholinergic adverse effects like constipation, urinary retention, and dry mouth.







The tiotropium Handihaler can be confusing to patients. I discuss medication misadventures in this podcast episode.

On this episode, I discuss tiotropium pharmacology. In addition, I cover adverse effects, administration pearls, and drug interactions.







Tiotropium blocks acetylcholine from binding the M3 receptor in the lungs. This leads to a relaxation of the bronchial smooth muscle.







Because tiotropium has anticholinergic activity, there is a potential for anticholinergic adverse effects like constipation, urinary retention, and dry mouth.







The tiotropium Handihaler can be confusing to patients. I discuss medication misadventures in this podcast episode.

13 min