Anoro Ellipta Side Effects

Generic name: umeclidinium / vilanterol

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 23, 2024.

Note: This document provides detailed information about Anoro Ellipta.

Applies to umeclidinium / vilanterol: inhalation powder Side Effects associated with umeclidinium / vilanterol. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Anoro Ellipta.

Applies to umeclidinium / vilanterol: inhalation powder.

Precautions

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly. Blood and urine tests may be needed to check for any unwanted effects.

Tell your doctor if you are also using any other medicine for your COPD. Your doctor may want you to use it only during a severe COPD attack. Follow your doctor's instructions on how you should take your medicine.

This medicine should not be used if you are having a severe COPD attack, or if symptoms of a COPD attack has already started. Your doctor may prescribe another medicine for you to use in case of an acute COPD attack. If the other medicine does not work as well, tell your doctor right away.

Talk with your doctor or get medical care right away if:

• Your symptoms do not improve after using this medicine for 1 week or if they become worse.
• Your short-acting inhaler does not seem to work as well as it used to and you need it more often than normal (eg, you use 1 whole canister of the short-acting inhaler in 8 weeks time, or you need to use 4 or more inhalations of the short-acting inhaler for 2 or more days in a row).
• You have a big decrease in your peak flow when measured as directed by your doctor.

This medicine should not be used together with similar inhaled medicines, such as arformoterol (Brovana®), budesonide/formoterol (Symbicort®), formoterol (Foradil®, Perforomist®), indacaterol (Onbrez®), or salmeterol (Serevent®).

This medicine may increase the risk of worsening asthma, which may lead to hospitalization, intubation, and death in patients with asthma who take this medicine without an inhaled steroid medicine. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about this.

This medicine may cause paradoxical bronchospasm, which means your breathing or wheezing will get worse. Paradoxical bronchospasm may be life-threatening. Check with your doctor right away if you have coughing, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, or wheezing after using this medicine.

This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis and angioedema, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, hoarseness, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth after using this medicine.

Check with your doctor right away if blurred vision, difficulty in reading, or any other change in vision occurs during or after treatment. Your doctor may want you to have your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist (eye doctor).

This medicine may cause heart or blood vessel problems, including heart rhythm problems. Check with your doctor right away if you have chest pain or tightness, decreased urine output, dilated neck veins, extreme fatigue, irregular heartbeat, swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs, troubled breathing, or weight gain.

Hypokalemia (low potassium in the blood) may occur while you are using this medicine. Check with your doctor right away if you have more than one of the following symptoms: decreased urine, dry mouth, increased thirst, loss of appetite, mood changes, muscle pain or cramps, nausea or vomiting, numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips, seizures, uneven heartbeat, or unusual tiredness or weakness.

This medicine may affect blood sugar levels. If you are diabetic and notice a change in the results of your blood or urine sugar tests, check with your doctor.

Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.

Serious side effects of Anoro Ellipta

Along with its needed effects, umeclidinium/vilanterol may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking umeclidinium / vilanterol:

Other side effects of Anoro Ellipta

Some side effects of umeclidinium / vilanterol may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

For healthcare professionals

Applies to umeclidinium / vilanterol: inhalation powder.

General adverse events

The most common adverse reaction was nasopharyngitis (9%).^[Ref]

Endocrine

• Common (1% to 10%): Diabetes Mellitus^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

• Common (1% to 10%): Constipation, dry mouth, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, toothache
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dyspepsia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, vomiting^[Ref]

Genitourinary

• Common (1% to 10%): Urinary tract infection
• Frequency not reported: Signs and symptoms of urinary retention (e.g., difficulty passing urine, painful urination)^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

• Common (1% to 10%): Pain in extremity, muscle spasms, neck pain, back pain, arthralgia
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Musculoskeletal chest pain^[Ref]

Nervous system

• Common (1% to 10%): Headache
• Postmarketing reports: Dysgeusia, tremor^[Ref]

Other

• Common (1% to 10%): Vertigo
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Asthenia^[Ref]

Respiratory

• Common (1% to 10%): Pharyngitis, sinusitis, nasopharyngitis, lower respiratory tract infection, upper respiratory tract infections, cough, chest pain, pleuritic pain, viral respiratory tract infection, oropharyngeal pain
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Productive cough, chest discomfort
• Frequency not reported: Paradoxical bronchospasm^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Atrial fibrillation, ventricular extrasystoles, supraventricular extrasystoles, myocardial infarction, rhythm idioventricular, tachycardia, supraventricular tachycardia
• Frequency not reported: Symptoms of increases in pulse rate, systolic or diastolic blood pressure
• Postmarketing reports: Palpitations^[Ref]

Dermatologic

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Pruritus, rash^[Ref]

Ocular

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Conjunctivitis
• Frequency not reported: Worsening of narrow-angle glaucoma (e.g., eye pain or discomfort, blurred vision, visual halos or colored images in association with red eyes from conjunctival congestion and corneal edema)^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

• Postmarketing reports: Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, angioedema, and urticaria

Psychiatric

• Postmarketing reports: Anxiety

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Frequently asked questions

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Further information

Anoro Ellipta side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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