Anticholinergic, Beta agonist, long-acting, inhalant (oral)
CSA NA – FDA Approved – REMS (N) – Can Ship
How Does It Work
Umeclidinium is an anticholinergic agent that is a reversible competitive inhibitor of type 3 muscarinic (M3) receptors which cause the smooth muscle in the bronchi to relax and subsequently leads to bronchodilation.
Vilanterol is a selective beta-agonist that binds to beta2 receptors located on the bronchial smooth muscle causing the airway to dilate reducing the work required to breathe while having little effect on heart rate.
Indications For Use
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Precautions
Before starting Umeclidinium and Vilanterol, Anoro Ellipta makes sure your physician is aware of any allergies or medications you currently take. Hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular disease, electrolyte disturbances, urinary retention, and rare paradoxical cases of life-threatening bronchospasm have been reported.
Usual Dosing
Oral Inhalation: Dry Powder inhaler
Take one inhalation once daily.
Pharmacist Tips On Using
How to Take Umeclidinium and Vilanterol, Anoro Ellipta
Do not shake the inhaler. Remove the inhaler from the sealed pouch immediately prior to first use. Each time the cover of the inhaler is opened, a ‘click’ should be heard and the counter will count down by 1 number; the dose is ready to be inhaled. If the counter does not count down as the “click” is heard, the inhaler will not deliver the medicine. Only open inhaler cover when ready for administration; opening and closing the device without inhaling will result in a lost dose; do not close inhaler cover until dose has been inhaled. Refer to the product labeling for additional administration instructions.
Side Effects
The following side effects occur with an incidence of only 1% and include chest pain, headache, vertigo, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, urinary tract infection, muscle and joint pain, pharyngitis, sinusitis.
Note this is not a complete list of side effects for Umeclidinium and Vilanterol, Anoro Ellipta only common ones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my heart racing/ am I stimulated after using Umeclidinium and Vilanterol, Anoro Ellipta?
Vilanterol works on specific adrenaline receptors however it sometimes will activate other adrenaline receptors that result in increased heart rate/ mental stimulation
Why does one brand of inhaler feel differently than another?
Different brands of metered-dose inhalers may use different propelling agents and dry powder inhalers have such a small amount of powder dispensed you likely will not feel it