Umeclidinium and vilanterol

Generic name: umeclidinium and vilanterol [ ue-ME-kli-DIN-ee-um-and-vye-LAN-ter-ol ]
Brand name: Anoro Ellipta
Dosage form: inhalation powder (62.5 mcg-25 mcg/inh)
Drug class:Bronchodilator combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jul 15, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is umeclidinium and vilanterol?

Umeclidinium and vilanterol is a combination medicine used to prevent airflow obstruction and reduce flare-ups in adults with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including bronchitis and emphysema.

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

Umeclidinium and vilanterol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to umeclidinium or vilanterol, or if you have a severe allergy to milk proteins.

Umeclidinium and vilanterol is not a rescue medicine. It will not work fast enough to treat an bronchospasm 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 umeclidinium and vilanterol if you are allergic to umeclidinium or vilanterol, or if you have a severe allergy to milk proteins.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• heart disease, high blood pressure;

• a seizure;

• liver disease;

• glaucoma;

• diabetes;

• a thyroid disorder; or

• an enlarged prostate or urination problems.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Umeclidinium and vilanterol is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

How should I use umeclidinium and vilanterol?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Umeclidinium and vilanterol is not a rescue medicine for bronchospasm attacks. Use only fast-acting inhalation medicine for an attack. Seek medical attention if your breathing problems get worse quickly, or if you think your medications are not working as well.

Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.