Anoro Ellipta and Sacubitril and valsartan

• Generic Name: umeclidinium / vilanterol
• Dosage Forms: inhalation powder
• Other Brand Names: Anoro Ellipta

Anoro Ellipta is an inhalation powder containing a combination of umeclidinium and vilanterol. Umeclidinium and vilanterol both work by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.

Anoro Ellipta is used to prevent airflow obstruction and reduce flare-ups in adults with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including bronchitis and emphysema.

Anoro Ellipta is for use only in people with COPD and should not be used to treat asthma.

• Generic Name: sacubitril / valsartan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Entresto

Sacubitril and valsartan are blood pressure medicines. Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (sometimes called an ARB).

Sacubitril and valsartan is a combination medicine that is used in certain people with chronic heart failure. sacubitril and valsartan helps lower the risk of needing to be hospitalized when symptoms get worse, and helps lower the risk of death from heart failure.

Sacubitril and valsartan is also used to treat heart failure in children who are at least 1 year old.

Sacubitril and valsartan is usually given together with other heart medications.

Sacubitril and valsartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.