What is Trelegy Ellipta?
Trelegy Ellipta is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults. COPD is a long term condition characterised by breathing difficulties that slowly get worse.
In COPD the muscles around the airways tighten, making breathing difficult. This medicine widens these muscles in the lungs, reducing the swelling and irritation in the small air passages and making it easier for air to get in and out of the lungs. When used regularly, it can help to control your breathing difficulties and reduce the effects of COPD on your everyday life.
Trelegy Ellipta contains three active substances called fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium bromide and vilanterol (as trifenatate). Fluticasone furoate belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids, often simply called steroids. Umeclidinium bromide and vilanterol belong to a group of medicines called bronchodilators. 1-2
Safety information
For safety information on Trelegy Ellipta including information on who is suitable for a Trelegy prescription, please see the Trelegy Ellipta patient information leaflet linked below
If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any side effects not listed in the package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Trelegy and Ellipta are registered trademarks of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies