Product Description.:
Aerosol , white
contains a white powder mix
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
ANORO ELLIPTA is only approved for use in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ANORO is NOT approved for use in asthma. People with asthma who take long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (LABA) medicines, such as vilanterol (one of the medicines in ANORO), have an increased risk of death from asthma problems. It is not known if LABA medicines increase the risk of death in people with COPD.
Talk to your doctor to learn more about ANORO.
APPROVED USE
ANORO ELLIPTA is a prescription medicine used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults. COPD is a chronic lung disease that includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. ANORO ELLIPTA is used long term as 1 inhalation, 1 time each day, to improve symptoms of COPD for better breathing. ANORO is not used to treat sudden symptoms of COPD and won't replace a rescue inhaler. ANORO is not for the treatment of asthma.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
ANORO ELLIPTA is only approved for use in COPD. ANORO is NOT approved for use in asthma.
People with asthma who take long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (LABA) medicines, such as vilanterol (one of the medicines in ANORO), have an increased risk of death from asthma problems. It is not known if LABA medicines increase the risk of death in people with COPD.
Call your healthcare provider if breathing problems worsen over time while using ANORO.
Get emergency medical care if your breathing problems worsen quickly or if you use your rescue inhaler but it does not relieve your breathing problems.
Do not use ANORO to treat sudden symptoms of COPD. Always have a rescue inhaler with you to treat sudden symptoms.
ANORO is not for the treatment of asthma. It is not known if ANORO is safe and effective in people
with asthma.
Do not use ANORO if you have a severe allergy to milk proteins or any of the ingredients in ANORO. Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure.
Do not use ANORO more often than prescribed.
Do not take ANORO with other medicines that contain a LABA or an anticholinergic for any reason. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take and about all of your health conditions. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take anticholinergics, including tiotropium, ipratropium, aclidinium, or atropine.
ANORO ELLIPTA can cause serious side effects, including:
sudden breathing problems immediately after inhaling your medicine
serious allergic reactions. Call your healthcare provider or get emergency medical care if you get any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction:
rash
hives
swelling of the face, mouth, and tongue
breathing problems
effects on your heart
increased blood pressure
a fast and/or irregular heartbeat
chest pain
effects on your nervous system
tremor
nervousness
new or worsened eye problems, including acute narrow-angle glaucoma. Acute narrow-angle glaucoma can cause permanent loss of vision if not treated. Symptoms of acute narrow-angle glaucoma
may include:
eye pain or discomfort
nausea or vomiting
blurred vision
seeing halos or bright colors around lights
red eyes
If you have these symptoms, call your doctor right away before taking another dose.
urinary retention. People who take ANORO may develop new or worse urinary retention. Symptoms of urinary retention may include:
difficulty urinating
painful urination
urinating frequently
urination in a weak stream or drips
If you have these symptoms of urinary retention, stop taking ANORO and call your doctor right away before taking another dose.
changes in laboratory blood levels, including high levels of blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and low levels of potassium (hypokalemia)
Common side effects of ANORO include:
sore throat
sinus infection
lower respiratory infection
common cold symptoms
constipation
diarrhea
pain in your arms or legs
muscle spasms
neck pain
chest pain
