General Information
Tiotropium bromide belongs to a class of drugs termed bronchodilators and is used to alleviate breathing difficulties associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Specifically, COPD can cause symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness.
About the API
Systematic name
(1, 2, 4, 5, 7)-7-[(Hydroxydi-2-thienylacetyl)oxy]-9,9-dimethyl-3-oxa-9-azoniatricyclo[3.3.1.02,4] nonane bromide
Trade name(s)
Spiriva
Technology
High Potent
Molecular Formula
C19H22BrNO4S2
Molecular Weight
472.42 g/mol
Physical properties
white or yellowish white powder
Therapeutic category
Respiratory
Available formulations
Inhalation
Regulations
EU DMF
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EU DMF
US DMF