Umeclidinium

Generic name: Umeclidinium
Brand names: Incruse Ellipta
Dosage form: inhalation powder (62.5 mcg (0.0625 mg)/inh)
Drug class: Anticholinergic bronchodilators

Usage of Umeclidinium

Umeclidinium is used to prevent airflow obstruction and reduce flare-ups in adults with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including bronchitis and emphysema.

umeclidinium is for use only in people with COPD and should not be used to treat asthma.

Umeclidinium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Umeclidinium side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic Reaction: hives, rash, severe itching; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Umeclidinium may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • wheezing, choking, or other breathing problems after using this medicine;
  • blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, eye pain or redness, or seeing halos or bright colors around lights; or
  • painful or difficult urination, or urinating more often.

    • Common side effects of umeclidinium may include:

  • cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, cough;
  • fast or irregular heartbeats;
  • bruising, darkened skin;
  • mouth pain, tooth pain;
  • muscle or joint pain;
  • stomach pain; or
  • altered sense of taste.

    • This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

    Before taking Umeclidinium

    You should not use umeclidinium if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

  • a severe allergy to milk proteins.

    • Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

  • glaucoma;
  • heart disease;
  • an enlarged prostate; or
  • urination problems.

    • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

    Umeclidinium is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

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    How to use Umeclidinium

    Usual Adult Dose for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease -- Maintenance:

    1 inhalation (62.5 mcg) orally once a dayMaximum dose: 1 inhalation every 24 hoursUse: Treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with COPD, including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema

    Warnings

    You should not use umeclidinium if you are allergic to umeclidinium or have a severe allergy to milk proteins.

    Umeclidinium is not a rescue medicine. It will not work fast enough to treat a bronchospasm attack. Use only a fast acting inhalation medicine for an attack.

    Seek medical attention if your breathing problems do not improve, or if your symptoms get worse quickly.

    What other drugs will affect Umeclidinium

    Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

  • atropine;
  • medicine to treat depression, anxiety, mood disorders, or mental illness;
  • cold or allergy medicine (Benadryl and others);
  • medicine to treat Parkinson's disease;
  • medicine to treat stomach problems, motion sickness, or irritable bowel syndrome;
  • medicine to treat overactive bladder; or
  • another bronchodilator medication.

    • This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect umeclidinium, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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