What is Anoro Ellipta?
Anoro Ellipta is a combination inhaled medicine used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults. It contains a combination of umeclidinium and vilanterol to help manage symptoms of COPD. This is used as a maintenance inhaler for daily use. It is not used as a rescue treatment for acute COPD attacks or an inhaler for asthma.
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What is the dosage of Anoro Ellipta?
Anoro Ellipta is administered via oral inhalation. As a maintenance treatment, it is administered once daily as one inhalation dose. One dose contains 62.5 mcg of umeclidinium and 25 mcg of vilanterol.
How Anoro Ellipta works?
Anoro Ellipta contains a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) and a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA). Umeclidinium is the LAMA component and it helps relax the smooth muscles in the bronchial airways.
Vilanterol is the LABA component, and it also helps relax the smooth muscles in the lungs and airways in order to make breathing easier for those with COPD. It should be used daily for maximum effectiveness.
What Anoro Ellipta is used for?
Anoro Ellipta is used to manage and control symptoms of COPD, such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Using it daily can help manage and control COPD symptoms like wheezing, chest tightness, and trouble breathing.
It is a prescription medication that is administered once daily to control and prevent COPD symptoms. Individuals using this can expect to breathe easier and stay active without chest tightness or trouble breathing.
Before it's prescribed
Talk to your doctor if you have a history of heart problems, high blood pressure, seizures, thyroid problems, diabetes, liver problems, glaucoma, prostate problems, bladder problems, or milk allergies before treatment.
Also, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking your first dose. Tell your doctor about any medications you take such as anticholinergics, atropine, antifungals, and antiviral medications before using Anoro Ellipta. They may need to check for drug interactions or allergic reactions.
Seek emergency medical attention if you experience severe adverse reactions including blurred vision, choking, and painful urination.
What are the precautions and warnings of Anoro Ellipta?
Using Anoro Ellipta without an inhaled corticosteroid may lead to worsening COPD symptoms. Talk to your doctor if your symptoms don’t approve during treatment. This medication may also have effects on the heart, nervous system, and eyes.
Consult your healthcare provider if you experience difficulty urinating during treatment.
Always read and understand the medication guide provided with the product before you begin taking Anoro Ellipta. When you buy Anoro Ellipta online from Your Canada Drug Store, we always send the products in the manufacturer’s packaging.
Do not take this if you have a hypersensitivity to umeclidinium vilanterol.
What are the side effects of Anoro Ellipta?
- Sinus infections
- Sore throat
- Coughing
- Runny nose
- Pain in the arms or legs
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Muscle spasms
- Neck pain
- Chest pain
The information provided here is meant to be for informational purposes only. Consult a healthcare provider for other side effects, warnings, and precautions before taking this Anoro Ellipta. You should also get medical advice from a doctor before taking Anoro Ellipta.
Report side effects to your doctor. If you find them unmanageable, call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. We also have a pharmacist that can provide counselling when you buy Anoro Ellipta online.
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Anoro Ellipta FAQs
Can Anoro Ellipta cause thrush?
You should rinse your mouth after using an inhaled corticosteroid to prevent the risk of oral thrush, or fungal infections in the mouth. Because this does not contain a corticosteroid, oral thrush is not a concern. However, it may cause a mild sore throat as a side effect.
Is Anoro Ellipta a steroid?
It is not a steroid. This product contains umeclidinium, an anticholinergic, and vilanterol, a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA). In some people with more severe COPD, treatment with an inhaled corticosteroid in addition to Anoro Ellipta may be recommended. An example of an inhaled corticosteroid that treats COPD is fluticasone, otherwise known by the brand name Flovent.
Can Anoro Ellipta treat asthma?
It is not approved to treat asthma. In addition, it is a maintenance medication. It should not be used to treat acute symptoms of COPD. Patients with asthma will require a different medication to manage their symptoms.
Who makes Anoro Ellipta?
Anoro Ellipta is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline. There are currently no generic equivalents available at this time.
Does Anoro Ellipta cause weight gain?
Anoro Ellipta is not generally associated with weight gain, according to the manufacturer label. Steroid medications for COPD are more likely to increase the risk of weight gain. In general, however, weight loss has been reported in approximately one-third of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).