Tiomate Transcap 15?S Allschoolabs -

Specification

Tiomate Transcap 15?S
Formoterol 12 mcg Tiotropium 18 mcg
What is TIOMATE?

TIOMATE contains Formoterol and Tiotropium Bromide

Formoterol belongs to a group of medicines called ?long-acting beta-agonists? or bronchodilators?

Tiotropium Bromide belongs to a group of medicines called anticholinergic bronchodilator
What TIOMATE is used for?

It is used to treat,
Asthma

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS:-
Talk to your Doctor, if you:
Are allergic to formoterol, tiotropium or any other ingredients of this medicine

Are diabetic

Have high blood pressure

Have heart attack (myocardial infarction) during the last 6 months, or irregular heart beat

Severe heart failure in the past year

Have problems with your thyroid gland

Have low levels of potassium in your blood

Have severe liver problems such as liver cirrhosis

Have narrow angle glaucoma

Have prostate problems or have difficulty passing urine

Have any kidney problems

PRAGNANCY AND BREAST FEEDING:-

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine

CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT:-

TIOMATE should not be used in children and adolescents under the age of 18 years

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES:-

The occurrence of dizziness, blurred vision or headache may influence the ability to drive and use machinery
INTERACTIONS:-
Tell your doctor if you are taking:
Beta-blocker medicines (such as atenolol or propranolol for high blood pressure), including eyedrops (such as timolol for glaucoma)
Medicines for a fast or uneven heart beat (such as quinidine)
Digoxin, often used to treat heart failure
Diuretics (such as furosemide)
Steroid medicines that you take by mouth (such as prednisolone)
Xanthine medicines (such as theophylline or aminophylline)
Erythromycin (used to treat infections)
Anti-histamines (such as terfenadine)
Other substances that dilate the airways (bronchodilators, such as salbutamol)
Ephedrine (used to treat asthma or as a decongestant)
Tricyclic anti-depressants (such as amitriptyline)
Ipratropium or oxitropium used to treat COPD
Methylxanthines e.g. theophylline
DIRECTIONS AND FOR USE:-
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you

Pull the cap upwards

Hold the base of the inhaler firmly and open the mouthpiece by pulling it upwards, in the direction of the arrow

Remove a TIOMATE from the bottle immediately before use and close the bottle tightly. Place one medicine in the capsule-shaped compartment in the base of the inhaler. Do not store the medicine in the inhaler

Never place a medicine directly into the mouthpiece. Close the mouthpiece until you hear a click, leaving the cap open

Hold the inhaler with the mouthpiece upwards, and firmly press the piercing button completely in only once. Release the button. This will pierce the medicine and allows the medication to be released when you breathe in Breath out fully. It is important to do this away from the mouthpiece. Avoid breathing into the mouthpiece at any time

Place the mouthpiece in your mouth and keep your head in an upright position. Close your lips around the mouthpiece and breathe in slowly and deeply enough to hear or feel the medicine vibrating inside the compartment. Hold your breath for as long as you comfortably can whilst taking the inhaler out of your mouth. Then breathe normally. Repeat steps 7 and 8 to empty the medicine completely
If you take more TIOMATE
If you have taken more TIOMATE, talk to your doctor or local hospital accident and emergency department
If you forgot to take TIOMATE
Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten individual doses. If you have forgotten to take your medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is due within 2 hours, take the dose now and skip the next one
If you stop taking TIOMATE
Do not stop taking this medicine until the doctor has told you to do so
SIDE EFFECTS:-
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Serious

Formoterol
Bronchospasm (tightening of the muscles in the airways which causes sudden wheezing)
Tiotropium Bromide
Allergic reactions such as swelling of the face or throat (angioedema), dizziness

Shortness of breath

Unexpected tightness of the chest, coughing, breathlessness immediately after inhalation (known as bronchospasm)

Common

Formoterol
Trembling or shaking

Headache

Feeling dizzy

Nausea (feeling sick)

Muscle cramps
Tiotropium Bromide
Dry mouth ? this is usually mild

Uncommon

Formoterol
Palpitations (awareness of your heart beating

Disturbed sleep

Fast heartbeat