Airtio Rotacap

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Airtio Rotacap is an anticholinergic medicine. It is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. It relaxes the airway muscles and makes it easier to breathe. This helps relieve symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing.

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 29 Apr 2026 | 01:02 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Tiotropium (18mcg)

Marketer

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Airtio Rotacap is only for inhalational purpose, use it in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. The first dose is given under medical supervision to prevent the side effects happen during first use. For better results, it is suggested to take it at the same time every day. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. It does not prevent the already started breathing trouble or asthma attack, hence always carry your medical inhaler with you for an emergency.

The most common side effect of this medicine is dry mouth. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. To overcome dry mouth, it is advised to increase water intake, carry sugar candy, or maintain good oral hygiene. If you experience any other side effects, let your doctor know.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney disease, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

Uses of Airtio Rotacap

Benefits of Airtio Rotacap

Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung condition where the airways become inflamed and narrow, causing breathing difficulties, coughing, and wheezing. Airtio Rotacap helps keep the airways open, making it easier to breathe and reducing the frequency of asthma attacks.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease often caused by long-term smoking, leading to breathing problems, chronic cough, and reduced lung function. Airtio Rotacap helps to relax the airway muscles and prevent symptoms like breathlessness and flare-ups, improving daily breathing and quality of life.

Side effects of Airtio Rotacap

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Airtio

Sinus inflammation
Headache
Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways)
Throat infection
Dryness in mouth
Cough

How to use Airtio Rotacap

Rotacaps must not be swallowed. Check the label for directions before use. Place the capsule at the base of rotahaler, not in the mouthpiece. Twist the mouthpiece completely until your hear a click and breathe in deeply through the mouthpiece. Hold your breath for up to 10 seconds. If some powder remains in the rotahaler repeat the process.

How Airtio Rotacap works

Airtio Rotacap is an anticholinergic medication. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. This makes breathing easier.

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Quick tips

Airtio Rotacap makes breathing easier for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.
This medicine is for inhalation only. The tablet should not be swallowed.
It should be taken at the same time each day.
It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
Take the first dose under medical supervision as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after using.
Your doctor may monitor your blood potassium level regularly while taking this medication.
Only small amounts of Airtio Rotacap may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects are unlikely.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Airtio Rotacap. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Airtio Rotacap during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Airtio Rotacap during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Monitor the baby for dry mouth, constipation, and urinary problems.

Driving

UNSAFE

Airtio Rotacap may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

Interaction with drugs

Taking Airtio with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Clozapine (Oral Route)

Watch out for symptoms such as dry mouth, increased heart rate, urination difficulties, constipation, loss of appetite or nausea and consult your doctor if you experience them.

Moderate

Procyclidine (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dry mouth, nausea, diarrhea, acidity, or tremors, and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Trihexyphenidyl (Injection Route)

Moderate

Trihexyphenidyl (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

How long does Airtio Rotacap take to work?

Airtio Rotacap starts working within 30 minutes of taking it and you may start breathing with ease after the first dose. The full benefits will be experienced within about 3 days to a week’s time.

Is Airtio Rotacap a steroid?

No, Airtio Rotacap is not a steroid, but it belongs to anticholinergic class of medicines. It works by relaxing the muscles of the small airways, helping them to open and remain open for 24 hours.

How can Airtio Rotacap help me?

Airtio Rotacap is a long-acting bronchodilator which opens the air passages and makes breathing easier. Using this medicine daily can help prevent sudden short-term worsening of your breathing problem. Regular use also helps relieve shortness of breath when you have ongoing shortness of breath.

What should I avoid while taking Airtio Rotacap?

Use Airtio Rotacap carefully to prevent it from getting into your eyes. If it gets into your eyes, your vision may get blurry and the pupil in your eye may become larger (dilate). If this happens, call your doctor. Airtio Rotacap may also cause dizziness and blurred vision. Avoid driving or using heavy machinery if you experience these side effects.

How long do I need to take Airtio Rotacap?

Your doctor may prescribe you to take this medicine for life long. The reason being, COPD is a chronic condition and requires long-term treatment.

What is the difference between rescue treatment and maintenance treatment?

Rescue treatment is used to treat the sudden attack of disease. On the other hand, maintenance treatment are medicines that you take daily to help you manage the symptoms of disease. For example, when you have sudden shortness of breath due to COPD, you may be prescribed corticosteroids. Whereas, to help prevent these sudden attacks from happening, you may be prescribed Airtio Rotacap.

What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

COPD is a serious lung disease in which the airways become narrow, so the air moves out of your lungs slowly and makes it hard to breathe. Examples of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease include chronic bronchitis (swelling of the air passages leading to lungs) and emphysema (damage to air sacs in the lungs).

Can I prevent my COPD from getting worse?

If you smoke, then quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do to slow the progression of COPD. In fact, keep taking the medicine as advised by your doctor. Following the prescribed dose for the recommended duration may stop the progression of COPD.

How should Airtio Rotacap be stored?

Store Airtio Rotacap at room temperature 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C). Keep it away from heat and cold and do not refrigerate it. Keep it in a dry place.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Morpholines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Anticholinergics- COPD

Related lab tests

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References

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Boushey HA. Drugs Used in Asthma. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 347.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1367-68.
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User feedback

Patients taking Airtio Rotacap

Once A Day

94%

Twice A Day

What are you using Airtio Rotacap for?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

67%

Others

33%

How much was the improvement?

Average

67%

Excellent

33%

What were the side-effects while using Airtio Rotacap?

Upper respiratory tract infection

50%

No Side Effect

50%

How do you take Airtio Rotacap?

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50%

With or without food

50%

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Marketer details

Name: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Airtio Rotacap

Benefits of Airtio Rotacap

Side effects of Airtio Rotacap

How to use Airtio Rotacap

How Airtio Rotacap works

All substitutes for Airtio Rotacap

TIova Rotacap

Aerotrop 18mcg Rotacap

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Clozapine (Oral Route)

Procyclidine (Oral Route)

Trihexyphenidyl (Injection Route)

Trihexyphenidyl (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

How long does Airtio Rotacap take to work?

Is Airtio Rotacap a steroid?

How can Airtio Rotacap help me?

What should I avoid while taking Airtio Rotacap?

How long do I need to take Airtio Rotacap?

What is the difference between rescue treatment and maintenance treatment?

What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

Can I prevent my COPD from getting worse?

How should Airtio Rotacap be stored?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Absolute Eosinophil Count

Complete Blood Count

References

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