Advair Diskus and Umeclidinium and vilanterol Inhalation

• Generic Name: fluticasone / salmeterol
• Dosage Forms: aerosol, metered
• Other Brand Names: Advair Diskus, Advair HFA, AirDuo RespiClick, Wixela Inhub

Advair Diskus inhalation is a steroid and bronchodilator combination medicine that is used to prevent asthma attacks. It is also used to prevent flare-ups or worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) associated with chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema.

In people with COPD, Advair Diskus is for long-term treatment. In people with asthma, Advair Diskus is for short-term treatment until symptoms are well controlled with with other medicines.

Advair Diskus is for use in adults and children who are at least 4 years old. Advair HFA and AirDuo Respiclick are for use in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

Advair Diskus may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: umeclidinium / vilanterol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Anoro Ellipta

Umeclidinium and vilanterol combination is used to treat air flow blockage in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

Umeclidinium and vilanterol combination should not be used for acute breathing problems or in patients with asthma.

Inhaled umeclidinium is an anticholinergic. Inhaled vilanterol is a long-acting bronchodilator. Bronchodilators are medicines that are breathed in through the mouth to open up the bronchial tubes (air passages) in the lungs.

Umeclidinium and vilanterol is available only with your doctor's prescription.