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Pulmotrop Axacap is used to treat COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). It contains tiotropium, which works by relaxing and widening the airways, making it easier to breathe. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as dry mouth, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, and cough. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Pulmotrop Axacap
Pulmotrop Axacap is used to prevent bronchospasm (narrowing of the airways in the lungs) in adults with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including bronchitis and emphysema. COPD is a chronic lung disease that causes cough and shortness of breath.
Pulmotrop Axacap contains tiotropium, which works by relaxing and widening the airway's openings, making it easier for the air to get in and out of the lungs. Thus, it provides relief from COPD.
In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as dry mouth, headache, constipation, blurred vision, dizziness, and cough. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Do not use Pulmotrop Axacap if you are allergic to any of its components. Please do not stop using Pulmotrop Axacap on your own, as it might cause worsening of symptoms. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Pulmotrop Axacap may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and the medicines you are taking to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Uses of Pulmotrop Axacap
Pulmotrop Axacap is used to treat COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). The detailed uses of Pulmotrop Axacap are as follows:
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Medicinal Benefits
Pulmotrop Axacap is used to prevent bronchospasm (narrowing of the airways in the lungs) in adults with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including bronchitis and emphysema. Pulmotrop Axacap contains ‘Tiotropium’, which works by blocking the receptors for acetylcholine, which are released in the cholinergic nerve endings in the airways. Pulmotrop Axacap relaxes and widens the airway's openings, making it easier for the air to get in and out of the lungs. Thus, it provides relief from bronchitis and emphysema.
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Do not use Pulmotrop Axacap if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor before taking Pulmotrop Axacap if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, prostate problems or difficulty in urination, kidney or liver disease, or cystic fibrosis, or have suffered from myocardial infarction (heart attack) during the last 6 months, irregular heartbeat, or heart failure. Consult your doctor before using Pulmotrop Axacap if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Pulmotrop Axacap may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol, as it might cause increased dizziness. If wheezing or chest tightness worsens, please consult a doctor immediately. These might be signs indicating that your condition is not controlled properly and requires an alternate or additional treatment.
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Alcohol
Caution
You are advised not to consume alcohol while taking Pulmotrop Axacap, as it might cause increased dizziness.
Pregnancy
Caution
Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, as there is limited information available on its safety in pregnant women.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Please inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding, as there is limited information available on its safety in nursing mothers.
Driving
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Pulmotrop Axacap may cause dizziness or blurred vision. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.
Liver
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Please consult your doctor before using Pulmotrop Axacap if you have liver impairment, as there is limited information available on its safety in such cases.
Kidney
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Please consult your doctor before using Pulmotrop Axacap if you have kidney impairment, as there is limited information available on its safety in such cases.
Children
Caution
Pulmotrop Axacap is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Heart
Consult with a healthcare provider to weigh the benefits and risks of Pulmotrop Axacap in patients with significant heart problems.
Geriatrics
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Use Pulmotrop Axacap only under doctor's guidance due to potential age-related side effects. Consult your doctor for personalized advice.
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Pulmotrop Axacap is used to treat COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including bronchitis and emphysema.
Pulmotrop Axacap relaxes and widens the airway's openings, making it easier for the air to get in and out of the lungs. Thus, it provides relief from bronchitis and emphysema.
Dry mouth could be a side effect of Pulmotrop Axacap. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.
Please do not stop using Pulmotrop Axacap on your own, as it might cause worsening of symptoms. To treat your condition effectively, continue using Pulmotrop Axacap for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Talk to your doctor if your breathing problems do not improve despite using Pulmotrop Axacap.
You are recommended to use Pulmotrop Axacap for as long as your doctor advises, as it is typically prescribed for long-term use. Do not stop the medication too early, as symptoms may return.
Take the medicines as advised by a doctor. Treatment can help manage symptoms, slow progression, and prevent them from getting worse. Also, quit smoking, wear a mask while going out, and avoid heavy workouts to slow down the progression of COPD.
No, Pulmotrop Axacap is not a steroid. Its active ingredient, tiotropium, is a bronchodilator.
The side effects of Pulmotrop Axacap are dry mouth, headache, constipation, blurred vision, dizziness, and cough. Talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Pulmotrop Axacap should not be used to treat sudden attacks. It is meant for maintenance treatment only.
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