Anoro Ellipta is a prescription medication used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is a combination medicine that contains umeclidinium and vilanterol which works together to help relieve breathing problems.
Uses
Anoro Ellipta is used as a maintenance treatment for COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It helps open up the airways in the lungs, making it easier to breathe.
Benefits
Anoro Ellipta can provide several benefits to those who suffer from COPD. It can help improve lung function, reduce the number of exacerbations (flare-ups), and increase exercise tolerance. It may also improve a person’s quality of life by reducing symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing.
Side Effects
Like any medication, Anoro Ellipta can cause side effects. The most common side effects may include:
- Headache
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Back pain
- Cough
- Joint pain
- Nausea
- Muscle pain
More serious side effects may include:
- Chest pain
- Racing heartbeat
- Trouble breathing
- Worsening of COPD symptoms
Warnings
Anoro Ellipta is not recommended for people with asthma or as a rescue medicine for sudden COPD symptoms. It should be used as a maintenance treatment as directed by your healthcare provider.
It is important to inform your healthcare provider if you have any underlying medical conditions, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, or seizures, as Anoro Ellipta may worsen these conditions.
Anoro Ellipta may interact with other medications, so it is important to tell your healthcare provider about all medications you are taking, including over-the-counter medications and supplements.
FAQs
Anoro Ellipta may provide relief of COPD symptoms within the first day of use, but it may take several weeks to achieve maximal benefit.
Anoro Ellipta should not be used to treat sudden COPD symptoms or during an exacerbation. It is a maintenance treatment that should be used regularly as directed by your healthcare provider.
No, Anoro Ellipta should not be used with a nebulizer. It is provided in an inhaler device that should be used as directed.
Anoro Ellipta should only be used with other medications as directed by your healthcare provider.
It is not known if Anoro Ellipta can harm an unborn baby, so it should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. It is important to speak with your healthcare provider before using Anoro Ellipta while pregnant.
