About umeclidinium bromide + vilanterol
Long-acting bronchodilator combination
Used for
- Long-term maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Usual adult dose
Inhale one dose once daily. Not for sudden breathing problems.
Common side effects
- Sore throat or cough
- Headache
- Constipation
- Fast heartbeat or tremor
Important warnings
- Not a rescue inhaler; keep a quick-relief inhaler available.
- May cause paradoxical worsening of breathing; stop and seek urgent care if this occurs.
- Use caution with heart rhythm problems, glaucoma, urinary retention, or milk-protein allergy.
- Do not use with other medicines containing long-acting beta agonists.
Pregnancy
Use only when potential benefit justifies possible risk; human pregnancy data are limited.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether the medicines pass into breast milk; weigh benefits and risks with a clinician.
Interactions
- Other long-acting beta agonists may increase side effects.
- Beta blockers can reduce bronchodilator effects.
- Some strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase vilanterol exposure.
- Other medicines that prolong heart rhythm may increase risk.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.