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vilanterol

Indications: - used in combination with umeclidinium in Anoro, an inhaler for treatment of COPD * safe for patients with cardiovascular disease Mechanism of action: - long-acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist

Interactions

drug adverse effects of adrenergic receptor agonists

General

inhaled beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist

References

  1. Physician's First Watch, May 1, 2013 David G. Fairchild, MD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief Massachusetts Medical Society http://www.jwatch.org - FDA News Release: May 10, 2013 FDA approves Breo Ellipta to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  2. Vestbo J, Anderson JA, Brook RD et al Fluticasone furoate and vilanterol and survival in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with heightened cardiovascular risk (SUMMIT): a double-blind randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2016 Apr 30;387(10030):1817-26. PMID: 27203508 - Brusselle G. Vilanterol fluticasone and mortality in comorbid COPD GOLD B. Lancet. 2016 Apr 30;387(10030):1791-2. Epub 2016 Apr 28. PMID: 27203487

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umeclidinium/vilanterol (Anoro Ellipta)