Glycopyrronium

Bronchodilator & Anti-asthma Preps: Inhalants · Antimuscarinic

Indications

Maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Dosage

Adults: 1 cap daily by inhalation. Children: Not recommended.

Adverse Effects

Nasopharyngitis, insomnia, headache, dry mouth, gastroenteritis, UTI.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Precautions: Pregnancy, lactation. Narrow angle glaucoma, urinary retention, severe renal impairment, ESRD requiring dialysis, unstable ischaemic heart disease, left ventricular failure, history of MI, arrhythmias, risk of paradoxical bronchospasm (discontinue).

Interactions

Anticholinergics.

Pharmacokinetics

Bioavailability (absolute): Glycopyrronium: 40%. Time to peak, plasma: Glycopyrronium: 5 mins.

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