Triohale Rotacaps (Tiotropium/Formoterol/Ciclesonide)

Triohale Rotacap is used for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked). Triohale Rotacaps helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages and making it easier to breathe. Triohale Rotacaps relieves coughing, wheezing and feeling short of breath.

Your doctor will tell you how often you need to use your inhaler. The effect of this medicine may be noticeable after a few days but will only reach its maximum after a few weeks. This medicine must be used regularly to be effective, so go on taking Triohale Rotacaps even if you don't have any symptoms. That means it’s doing its job. If you stop taking it your COPD may get worse. This medicine should not be used to relieve sudden shortness of breath. If sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your rescue inhaler. To get the benefit from this medicine you need to make sure you get your inhaler technique right, otherwise, it Does not work as well.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, dryness in the mouth, fungal infection of mouth, respiratory tract infection, bronchitis (inflammation of the airways), cough, sore throat, hoarseness of voice, and headache. If you get there, don’t stop taking it but do talk to your doctor. You can prevent some of these symptoms by rinsing your mouth and throat with water or brushing your teeth after using your inhaler. There are other, rarer side effects which can be serious. Talk to your doctor if you're worried about them.

Uses of Triohale Rotacap

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Benefits of Triohale Rotacap

In Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a group of lung diseases that cause breathing difficulties. COPD is caused by swelling of the airways that carry air in and out of the lungs. Triohale Rotacap relaxes the muscles of these airways and widens it. This makes you breathe easy and gives relief from symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Avoid smoking and minimise your exposure to pollution, dust and fumes. Along with that, a little exercise each day can help you stay strong. Talk to your doctor about how much exercise is good for you.

Side effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Triohale

• Dryness in mouth
• Cough
• Headache
• Dry throat
• Increased heart rate
• Blurred vision
• Glaucoma
• Difficulty in urination
• Urinary retention
• Constipation
• Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Sinus inflammation
• Stomach discomfort
• Fungal infection of oropharynx
• Tremors
• Palpitations
• Voice change
• Dizziness
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
• Taste change

How to use

Rotacaps must not be swallowed. Check the label for directions before use. Place the capsule at the base of rotahaler, not in the mouthpiece. Twist the mouthpiece completely until your hear a click and breathe in deeply through the mouthpiece. Hold your breath for up to 10 seconds. If some powder remains in the rotahaler repeat the process.

How it works

Triohale Rotacap is a combination of three medicines: Ciclesonide, formoterol and tiotropium. Ciclesonide is a corticosteroid. It acts by stopping the release of certain natural substances in body that are responsible for inflammation of the airways. Formoterol is a bronchodilator, while tiotropium is an anticholinergic. They work by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widen the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.