Trelegy Ellipta: Uses, How It Works, and Common Side Effects | Drugs.com

Trelegy ellipta (fluticasone, umeclidinium, vilanterol) is used to treat COPD including bronchitis and emphysema, and it is also used as a maintenance treatment for asthma in adults. 00:00 Treatment 00:29 How it works 00:51 Common side effects Learn more: https://www.drugs.com/trelegy-ellipta... The inhaler contains a combination of 3 medicines fluticasone, umeclidinium, and vilanterol. Fluticasone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Umeclidinium is an anticholinergic. Vilanterol is a long-acting bronchodilator. These medications work by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing. This inhaler is not for use in treating an asthma attack or bronchospasm attack. Vilanterol, when used alone, may increase the risk of death in people with asthma. However, this risk is not increased when vilanterol is used in a combination product with fluticasone and umeclidinium. Common side effects may include cold or flu symptoms such as runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, chest tightness, a lung infection, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, joint pain, headache, back pain, mouth sores, hoarse voice, mouth pain, changes in your sense of taste. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your healthcare provider. #trelegyellipta #fluticasone #umeclidinium #vilanterol #medication #prescriptions #copd #asthma References: 1. Drugs.com. Updated June 2025. Trelegy Ellipta: Package Insert / Prescribing Info. Retrieved from https://www.drugs.com/pro/trelegy-ell... 2. Trelegy Ellipta [package insert]. Updated June 2023. GlaxoSmithKline LLC. Retrieved from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed... To learn more about any medication, or medical treatment, visit https://www.drugs.com —— Follow Drugs.com: Twitter (X):   / drugscom   Facebook:   / drugscom   Instagram:   / drugs.com_official   TikTok:   / drugs.com_official   Pinterest:   / drugscom   Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.drugs.com/newsletters/ —— About Drugs.com: Drugs.com is the most popular, comprehensive and up-to-date source of drug information online. Providing free, peer-reviewed, accurate and independent data on more than 24,000 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines & natural products. Find helpful tools, wallet size personal medication records, mobile applications and more.