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Tiotropium adverse effects — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A 70-year-old man recently started tiotropium. He asks whether his new dry mouth and constipation could be related. He also has controlled glaucoma and takes no other antimuscarinic medicines. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: D — Tiotropium can cause antimuscarinic effects such as dry mouth and constipation

Tiotropium is a long-acting antimuscarinic bronchodilator and can cause dry mouth, constipation and urinary symptoms. The patient should be counselled on technique and advised to report troublesome symptoms. Care is needed if antimuscarinic burden or urinary retention risk is present.

Reference: BNF