Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone Furoate-Vilanterol)

Alternate Name: Breo Ellipta

Dosage Form: Disp Pack

Administration Route: By breathing

Drug Class: Corticosteroid Combination

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 100-25 MCG/ACT

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, diabetes, any kind of infection (including tuberculosis or herpes infection of the eye), eye problems (including cataracts or glaucoma), heart or blood vessel disease, high blood pressure, heart rhythm problems, osteoporosis, seizures, thyroid problems, or a weak immune system. Tell your doctor if you have ever been exposed to chickenpox or measles. This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of asthma-related hospital stays, intubations, and deathIncreased risk of infection, including fungus infection in the mouth (thrush)Increased risk of pneumonia in people who have COPDAdrenal gland problemsIncreased risk of paradoxical bronchospasm (trouble breathing right after use) and asthma-related deathHeart rhythm problemsLow bone mineral density, which may lead to osteoporosisGlaucoma or cataractsSlowed growth in children Do not use this medicine to treat acute attacks. You should have another medicine to use for an acute asthma attack or COPD flare-up. Tell your doctor right away if your condition gets worse or you need to use your other medicine more often than usual. Inhalation routeIf any of your asthma medicines do not seem to be working as well as usual, call your doctor right away. Do not change your doses or stop using your medicines without asking your doctor. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse. Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Worsening of breathing problems, shortness of breath, wheezing Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Do not use this medicine together with similar inhaled medicines, including arformoterol, budesonide/formoterol, formoterol, indacaterol, or salmeterol., Some medicines can affect how fluticasone/vilanterol works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Clarithromycin, conivaptan, indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, lopinavir, nefazodone, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir, telithromycin, troleandomycin, voriconazoleBeta-blockerDiuretic (water pill)Tricyclic antidepressant or MAO inhibitor within the past 2 weeks, Do not use this medicine to treat acute attacks. You should have another medicine to use for an acute asthma attack or COPD flare-up. Tell your doctor right away if your condition gets worse or you need to use your other medicine more often than usual., This medicine may weaken your immune system and increase your risk for infection. Tell your doctor about any immune system problems or infections you have, including herpes in your eye or tuberculosis. Tell your doctor right away if you have been exposed to chickenpox or measles., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.