Tiotropium bromideProduct ingredient for Tiotropium

Tiotropium is a long-acting, antimuscarinic bronchodilator used in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.^1,2,3,4,5 Tiotropium acts mainly on M3 muscarinic receptors located in the airways to produce smooth muscle relaxation and bronchodilation.^1,2,3,4,5

Tiotropium is more specific for the subset of muscarinic receptors commonly found in the lungs than ipratropium.¹

Tiotropium was granted FDA approval on 30 January 2004.²