Tiova 15 caps

Tiova is used to treat bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

How to use:
Before using Tiova read the patient leaflet carefully. DO NOT swollow the capsules they are used with a special inhalator only. Usually Tiova is taken once a day.

Missed Dose:
If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. However if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the Missed Dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

You may need a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment or you may not be able to take this drug at all if you have kidney or liver infection or if you have gastrointestinal problems. Tiova interact with the following products– phenytoin (Dilantin); tamoxifen (Nolvadex); tolbutamide (Orinase); torsemide (Demadex); fluvastatin (Lescol); a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin), heparin, ardeparin (Normiflo), dalteparin (Fragmin), danaparoid (Orgaran), enoxaparin (Lovenox), or tinzaparin (Innohep); (Activase), anistreplase (Eminase), dipyridamole (Persantine), streptokinase (Kabikinase, Streptase), ticlopidine (Ticlid), and urokinase (Abbokinase). Patients taking the above mentioned drugs should consult a doctor concerning the dosage and possibility of Tiova usage.

Warnings/Precautions:
Tiova may cause dizziness or lightheadedness. These effects may worsen if Tiova is taken with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Tiova Tablets with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to this drug. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you take Tiova Tablets. Proper dental care is important while you are taking Tiova Tablets. Brush and floss your teeth and visit the dentist regularly. If your symptoms do not improve or if they worsen, contact your doctor. Tiova should be used only by the patient for whom it has been prescribed. Do not take less or more or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.