{"product_id":"anoro-ellipta-umeclidinium-vilanterol","title":"ANORO ELLIPTA (Umeclidinium\/Vilanterol)","description":"\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is this medication?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANORO ELLIPTA (Umeclidinium\/Vilanterol)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnticholinergic, Beta agonist, long- acting, inhalant (oral)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eANORO ELLIPTA (Umeclidinium\/Vilanterol) Indicated for treatment of chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow does this medication work?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUmeclidinium is an anticholinergic agent that is a reversible competitive inhibitor of type 3 muscarinic (M3) receptors which causes the smooth muscle in the bronchi to relax and subsequently leads to bronchodilation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVilanterol is a selective beta agonist that binds to beta2 receptors located on the bronchial smooth muscle causing the airway to dilate reducing the work required to breath while having little effect on heart rate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat should I watch for while using this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore starting ANORO ELLIPTA (Umeclidinium\/Vilanterol),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emake sure your physician is aware of any allergies or medications you currently take.  Hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular disease, electrolyte disturbances, urinary retention and rare paradoxical cases of life-threatening bronchospasm have been reported.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow should I take this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eInhalation:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUse one inhalation once daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Take: \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDo not shake the inhaler. Remove the inhaler from the sealed pouch immediately prior to first use. Each time the cover of the inhaler is opened, a ‘click’ should be heard and the counter will count down by 1 number; dose is ready to be inhaled. If the counter does not count down as the “click” is heard, the inhaler will not deliver the medicine. Only open inhaler cover when ready for administration; opening and closing the device without inhaling will result in a lost dose; do not close inhaler cover until dose has been inhaled. Refer to product labeling for additional administration instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat if I miss a dose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you miss a dose of medication, try to take it as soon as possible.  However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take only that scheduled dose.  Do not take double or extra doses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDo not use more than 1 inhalation in a single day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow should I store this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep out of the reach of children at all times. Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep the inhaler device in the sealed foil tray until ready to start using it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiscard device 6 weeks after it is removed from the foil tray or when the dose counter reads “0” (whichever comes first).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are the possible side effects of using this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe following side effects occurs with an incidence of only 1% and include chest pain, headache, vertigo, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, urinary tract infection, muscle and joint pain, pharyngitis, sinusitis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote this is not a complete list of side effects for ANORO ELLIPTA (Umeclidinium\/Vilanterol),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eonly common ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GLAXO-SMITH KLINE","offers":[{"title":"62.5\/25mcg - 30 Doses - Canada - Brand","offer_id":47131121811774,"sku":null,"price":321.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/0321\/7982\/products\/Anoro.jpg?v=1695118238","url":"https:\/\/www.advochealth.com\/products\/anoro-ellipta-umeclidinium-vilanterol","provider":"AdvocHealth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}