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Umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol

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Umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol
Umeclidinium bromide (top), vilanterol (bottom)
Combination of
Umeclidinium bromideAnticholinergic
VilanterolBeta2-adrenergic agonist
Clinical data
Trade namesAnoro Ellipta
AHFS/Drugs.comanoro-ellipta
Routes of
administration
Inhalation
ATC code
Legal status
Legal status

Umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol (trade name Anoro Ellipta) is a combination drug approved for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).[1][2] It is applied as an inhalation.

References

  1. ^ Feldman, GJ; Edin, A (2013). "The combination of umeclidinium bromide and vilanterol in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Current evidence and future prospects". Therapeutic advances in respiratory disease. 7 (6): 311–9. doi:10.1177/1753465813499789. PMID 24004659.
  2. ^ "FDA Approves Umeclidinium and Vilanterol Combo for COPD". Medscape. December 18, 2013.