Anoro Ellipta

Generic name:umeclidinium and vilanterol [ ue-ME-kli-DIN-ee-um-and-vye-LAN-ter-ol ]
Drug class:Bronchodilator combinations

Medically reviewed by Kaci Durbin, MD. Last updated on Feb 8, 2022.

What is Anoro Ellipta?

Anoro Ellipta is an inhalation powder containing a combination of umeclidinium and vilanterol. Umeclidinium and vilanterol both work by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.

Anoro Ellipta is used to prevent airflow obstruction and reduce flare-ups in adults with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including bronchitis and emphysema.

Anoro Ellipta is for use only in people with COPD and should not be used to treat asthma.

Warnings

Anoro Ellipta is for use only in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and should not be used to treat asthma.

Anoro Ellipta is not a rescue medicine. It will not work fast enough to treat an bronchospasm attack. Tell your doctor if any of your medicines seem to stop working as well in controlling your COPD.

Vilanterol may increase the risk of death in people with asthma, but the risk in people with COPD is not known. Seek medical attention if your breathing problems do not improve, or if your symptoms get worse quickly.

Anoro Ellipta will not work fast enough to treat a bronchospasm attack. Use only a fast acting inhalation medicine for an attack.

Seek medical attention if your breathing problems do not improve, or if your symptoms get worse quickly.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Anoro Ellipta if you are allergic to umeclidinium or vilanterol, or if you have a...