Umeclidinium And Vilanterol (Inhalation Route)

Name: Umeclidinium And Vilanterol (Inhalation Route)

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pregnancy

Information about this umeclidinium-and-vilanterol-inhalation-route
Pregnancy Category Explanation
All Trimesters C Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR no animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women.

Other Medical Problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

  • Allergy to milk proteins—Should not be used in patients with these conditions.
  • Bladder blockage or
  • Diabetes or
  • Enlarged prostate (BPH, prostatic hyperplasia) or
  • Heart or blood vessel disease or
  • Heart rhythm problems (eg, arrhythmia, prolonged QT interval) or
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure) or
  • Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) or
  • Hypokalemia (low potassium in the blood) or
  • Ketoacidosis (high ketones in the blood) or
  • Narrow-angle glaucoma or
  • Problems passing urine or
  • Seizures—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

  • For inhalation dosage form (powder):
    • For maintenance treatment of COPD:
      • Adults—One inhalation once a day. Do not take more than one inhalation every 24 hours.
      • Children—Use is not recommended.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

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