Other names: Trelegy
Categories: Prescription Medication
Description:
Umeclidinium/Vilanterol/Fluticasone furoate (brand name Trelegy Ellipta) is a once-daily inhaled triple therapy approved for the maintenance treatment of COPD. It combines a LAMA (umeclidinium), LABA (vilanterol), and ICS (fluticasone furoate) to improve lung function, reduce symptoms, and prevent exacerbations. This combination targets airway constriction, inflammation, and mucus production—key components of COPD. Trelegy is typically used in patients who continue to have symptoms or frequent flare-ups despite using single or dual inhaler therapies. Common side effects include headache, sore throat, and increased risk of respiratory infections.
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AI generated Summary: Based on the single review provided, Umeclidinium/Vilanterol/Fluticasone furoate (Trelegy Ellipta) appears to be a convenient and effective once-daily triple therapy for COPD patients who experience ongoing symptoms or frequent exacerbations despite dual therapy. However, the lack of a generic alternative may impact affordability for some patients.
Trelegy Ellipta is a convenient and effective once-daily triple therapy for COPD, combining a LAMA, LABA, and ICS in a single inhaler. It’s ideal for patients with ongoing symptoms or frequent exacerbations despite dual therapy. However, it is not yet available in a generic form, which may affect affordability for some patients.
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