About umeclidinium bromide
Long-acting muscarinic antagonist bronchodilator
Used for
- Long-term maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Helps reduce COPD symptoms and improve breathing
Usual adult dose
One inhalation once daily for COPD.
Common side effects
- Cough or sore throat
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Urinary difficulty
Important warnings
- Not for sudden breathing problems; use a rescue inhaler instead.
- May worsen narrow-angle glaucoma or urinary retention.
- Avoid use with other medicines containing umeclidinium or similar anticholinergics.
- Seek urgent help for severe allergic reaction or sudden worsening breathing.
Pregnancy
Use during pregnancy only when expected benefits outweigh potential risks; human safety data are limited.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether umeclidinium passes into breast milk; clinical advice should guide use.
Interactions
- Other anticholinergic medicines may increase side effects.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.