name: | VilanterolUmeclidiniumBromideAndFluticasoneFuroate |
ATC code: | R03AL08 | route: | inhalation |
n-compartments | 2 |
This is a fixed-dose combination of three inhaled drugs: vilanterol (a long-acting β2-adrenergic agonist), umeclidinium bromide (a long-acting muscarinic antagonist), and fluticasone furoate (an inhaled corticosteroid). This combination is used for maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma in adults. It is approved and commonly marketed under brand names such as Trelegy Ellipta.
Pharmacokinetic parameters summarized for healthy adult volunteers following single inhaled administration of the triple combination via Ellipta device.
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