Fluticasone Furoate And Vilanterol

Generic Name: fluticasone furoate and vilanterol

Over-the-Counter (OTC)

Brand Names:

Fluticasone Furoate And Vilanterol

11 DESCRIPTION Fluticasone Furoate/Vilanterol ELLIPTA is an inhalation powder drug product for delivery of a combination of fluticasone furoate (an ICS) and vilanterol (a LABA) to patients by oral inhalation.

Overview

11 DESCRIPTION Fluticasone Furoate/Vilanterol ELLIPTA is an inhalation powder drug product for delivery of a combination of fluticasone furoate (an ICS) and vilanterol (a LABA) to patients by oral inhalation.

Uses

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Fluticasone Furoate/Vilanterol ELLIPTA is a combination of fluticasone furoate, a corticosteroid, and vilanterol, a long‑acting beta 2 -adrenergic agonist (LABA), indicated for: • the maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ( 1.1 ) • the maintenance treatment of asthma in patients aged 5 years and older. ( 1.2 ) Limitations of Use: Not indicated for relief of acute bronchospasm. ( 1.3 , 5.2 ) 1.1 Maintenance Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Fluticasone Furoate/Vilanterol ELLIPTA is indicated for the maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Dosage

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • For oral inhalation only. ( 2.3 ) • Maintenance treatment of COPD: 1 actuation of Fluticasone Furoate/Vilanterol ELLIPTA 100/25 mcg once daily administered by oral inhalation. ( 2.1 ) • Maintenance treatment of asthma in adult patients aged 18 years and older: 1 actuation of Fluticasone Furoate/Vilanterol ELLIPTA 100/25 mcg or Fluticasone Furoate/Vilanterol ELLIPTA 200/25 mcg once daily administered by oral inhalation. ( 2.2 ) • Maintenance treatment of asthma in pediatric patients aged 12 to 17 years: 1 actuation of Fluticasone Furoate/Vilanterol ELLIPTA 100/25 mcg once daily administered by oral inhalation.

Side Effects

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in labeling: • Serious Asthma-Related Events – Hospitalizations, Intubations, Death [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] • Oropharyngeal Candidiasis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] • Pneumonia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] • Immunosuppression and Risk of Infections [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] • Hypercorticism and Adrenal Suppression [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] • Paradoxical Bronchospasm [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )] • Cardiovascular Effects [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.12 )] • Reduction in Bone Mineral Density [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.13 )] • Growth Effects [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.14 )] • Glaucoma and Cataracts [see War...

Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Strong cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole): Use with caution. May cause systemic corticosteroid and cardiovascular effects. ( 7.1 ) • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants: Use with extreme caution. May potentiate effect of vilanterol on cardiovascular system. ( 7.2 ) • Beta-blockers: Use with caution. May block bronchodilatory effects of beta-agonists and produce severe bronchospasm. ( 7.3 ) • Diuretics: Use with caution. Electrocardiographic changes and/or hypokalemia associated with non–potassium-sparing diuretics may worsen with concomitant beta-agonists. ( 7.4 ) 7.1 Inhibitors of Cytochrome P450 3A4 Fluticasone furoate and vilanterol are both substrates of CYP3A4.

Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • LABA monotherapy increases the risk of serious asthma-related events. ( 5.1 ) • Do not initiate in acutely deteriorating COPD or asthma. Do not use to treat acute symptoms. ( 5.2 ) • Do not use in combination with additional therapy containing a LABA because of risk of overdose. ( 5.3 ) • Candida albicans infection of the mouth and pharynx may occur. Monitor patients periodically. Advise the patient to rinse his/her mouth with water without swallowing after inhalation to help reduce the risk. ( 5.4 ) • Increased risk of pneumonia in patients with COPD. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of pneumonia. ( 5.5 ) • Potential worsening of infections (e.g., existing tuberculosis; fungal, bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections; ocular herpes simplex). 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Fluticasone Furoate/Vilanterol ELLIPTA is contraindicated in the following conditions: • Primary treatment of status asthmaticus or other acute episodes of COPD or asthma where intensive measures are required [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] .

Pregnancy

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are insufficient data on the use of fluticasone furoate/vilanterol ELLIPTA or its individual components, fluticasone furoate and vilanterol, in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. (See Clinical Considerations .) In an animal reproduction study, fluticasone furoate and vilanterol administered by inhalation alone or in combination to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis produced no fetal structural abnormalities.

Storage

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Fluticasone Furoate/Vilanterol ELLIPTA is supplied as a disposable light grey and pale blue plastic inhaler containing 2 foil strips, each with 30 blisters. One strip contains fluticasone furoate (100 or 200 mcg per blister), and the other strip contains vilanterol (25 mcg per blister). A blister from each strip is used to create 1 dose.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fluticasone Furoate And Vilanterol used for?

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Fluticasone Furoate/Vilanterol ELLIPTA is a combination of fluticasone furoate, a corticosteroid, and vilanterol, a long‑acting beta 2 -adrenergic agonist (LABA), indicated for: • the maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ( 1.1 ) • the maintenance treatment of asthma in patients aged 5 years and older. ( 1.2 ) Limitations of Use: Not indicated for relief of acute bronchospasm. ( 1.3 , 5.2 ) 1.1 Maintenance Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Fluticasone Furoate/Vilanterol ELLIPTA is indicated for the maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

What are the side effects of Fluticasone Furoate And Vilanterol?

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in labeling: • Serious Asthma-Related Events – Hospitalizations, Intubations, Death [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] • Oropharyngeal Candidiasis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] • Pneumonia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] • Immunosuppression and Risk of Infections [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] • Hypercorticism and Adrenal Suppression [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] • Paradoxical Bronchospasm [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )] • Cardiovascular Effects [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.12 )] • Reduction in Bone Mineral Density [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.13 )] • Growth Effects [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.14 )] • Glaucoma and Cataracts [see War...

Can I take Fluticasone Furoate And Vilanterol during pregnancy?

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are insufficient data on the use of fluticasone furoate/vilanterol ELLIPTA or its individual components, fluticasone furoate and vilanterol, in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. (See Clinical Considerations .) In an animal reproduction study, fluticasone furoate and vilanterol administered by inhalation alone or in combination to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis produced no fetal structural abnormalities.

What are the important warnings for Fluticasone Furoate And Vilanterol?

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • LABA monotherapy increases the risk of serious asthma-related events. ( 5.1 ) • Do not initiate in acutely deteriorating COPD or asthma. Do not use to treat acute symptoms. ( 5.2 ) • Do not use in combination with additional therapy containing a LABA because of risk of overdose. ( 5.3 ) • Candida albicans infection of the mouth and pharynx may occur. Monitor patients periodically. Advise the patient to rinse his/her mouth with water without swallowing after inhalation to help reduce the risk. ( 5.4 ) • Increased risk of pneumonia in patients with COPD. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of pneumonia. ( 5.5 ) • Potential worsening of infections (e.g., existing tuberculosis; fungal, bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections; ocular herpes simplex). 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Fluticasone Furoate/Vilanterol ELLIPTA is contraindicated in the following conditions: • Primary treatment of status asthmaticus or other acute episodes of COPD or asthma where intensive measures are required [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] .

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