Fluticasone Furoate, Umeclidinium Bromide And Vilanterol Trifenatate
Generic Name: fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium bromide and vilanterol trifenatate
Brand Names:
Trelegy Ellipta
11 DESCRIPTION TRELEGY ELLIPTA is an inhalation powder drug product for delivery of a combination of fluticasone furoate (an ICS), umeclidinium (an anticholinergic), and vilanterol (a LABA) to patients by oral inhalation.
Overview
11 DESCRIPTION TRELEGY ELLIPTA is an inhalation powder drug product for delivery of a combination of fluticasone furoate (an ICS), umeclidinium (an anticholinergic), and vilanterol (a LABA) to patients by oral inhalation.
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TRELEGY ELLIPTA is a combination of fluticasone furoate, an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS); umeclidinium, an anticholinergic; 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 18 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 TRELEGY ELLIPTA is indicated for the maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • For oral inhalation only. ( 2.1 ) • Maintenance treatment of COPD: 1 actuation of TRELEGY ELLIPTA 100/62.5/25 mcg once daily administered by oral inhalation. ( 2.2 ) • Maintenance treatment of asthma: 1 actuation of TRELEGY ELLIPTA 100/62.5/25 mcg or TRELEGY ELLIPTA 200/62.5/25 mcg once daily administered by oral inhalation. ( 2.3 ) 2.1 Dosage and Administration Overview • Administer 1 actuation of TRELEGY ELLIPTA once daily by oral inhalation. • After inhalation, rinse the mouth with water without swallowing to help reduce the risk of oropharyngeal candidiasis. • TRELEGY ELLIPTA should be used at the same time every day. Do not use TRELEGY ELLIPTA more than 1 time every 24 hours.
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 )] • Increased Risk of Pneumonia in COPD [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 )] • Worsening of Narrow-Angle Glaucoma [see Warnings and Precautio...
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 ) • Anticholinergics: May interact additively with concomitantly used anticholinergic medications.
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 TRELEGY 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 TRELEGY ELLIPTA or its individual components, fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium, 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 TRELEGY ELLIPTA is supplied as a disposable light grey and beige plastic inhaler containing 2 foil strips, each with 30 blisters (or 14 blisters for the institutional pack). One strip contains fluticasone furoate (100 or 200 mcg per blister), and the other strip contains a blend of umeclidinium and vilanterol (62.5 and 25 mcg per blister, respectively).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fluticasone Furoate, Umeclidinium Bromide And Vilanterol Trifenatate used for?▼
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TRELEGY ELLIPTA is a combination of fluticasone furoate, an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS); umeclidinium, an anticholinergic; 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 18 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 TRELEGY ELLIPTA is indicated for the maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
What are the side effects of Fluticasone Furoate, Umeclidinium Bromide And Vilanterol Trifenatate?▼
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 )] • Increased Risk of Pneumonia in COPD [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 )] • Worsening of Narrow-Angle Glaucoma [see Warnings and Precautio...
Can I take Fluticasone Furoate, Umeclidinium Bromide And Vilanterol Trifenatate during pregnancy?▼
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are insufficient data on the use of TRELEGY ELLIPTA or its individual components, fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium, 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, Umeclidinium Bromide And Vilanterol Trifenatate?▼
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 TRELEGY 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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