Generic name:umeclidinium [ ue-ME-kli-DIN-ee-um ]
Drug class:Anticholinergic bronchodilators
What is Incruse Ellipta?
Incruse Ellipta is an anticholinergic that works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.
Incruse Ellipta is used to prevent airflow obstruction and reduce flare-ups in adults with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including bronchitis and emphysema.
Incruse Ellipta is for use only in people with COPD and should not be used to treat asthma.
Warnings
You should not use Incruse Ellipta if you are allergic to umeclidinium or have a severe allergy to milk proteins.
Incruse Ellipta is not a rescue medicine. It 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 Incruse Ellipta if you are allergic to umeclidinium, or if you have:
a severe allergy to milk proteins.
To make sure Incruse Ellipta is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
heart disease;
an enlarged prostate; or
urination problems.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Incruse Ellipta is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I use Incruse Ellipta?
Use Incruse Ellipta exactly as it was prescribed for you. Follow...
