tiotropium
noun
ti·o·tro·pi·um
ˌtī-ō-ˈtrō-pē-əm 
variants
or tiotropium bromide
: an anticholinergic drug administered by oral inhalation in the form of its bromide C19H22NO4S2Br·H2O as a bronchodilator in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Tiotropium is a once-daily, inhaled anticholinergic drug that provides at least 24-hour improvements in airflow and hyperinflation in patients with COPD.—
Donald P. Tashkin et al., The New England Journal of Medicine
Donald P. Tashkin et al., The New England Journal of MedicineNote: Tiotropium is marketed under the trademark Spiriva.
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“Tiotropium.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/tiotropium. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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