Understanding Relvar Ellipta for Asthma and COPD

Q: How does Relvar Ellipta work?

Relvar Ellipta contains two active substances. Fluticasone furoate belongs to a group of anti-inflammatory medicines known as corticosteroids. It works in a similar way to naturally occurring corticosteroid hormones, reducing the activity of the immune system by attaching to receptors in various types of immune cell.

Q: What does Relvar Ellipta contain?

Contents of the pack and other information What Relvar Ellipta contains – The active substances are fluticasone furoate and vilanterol. – For the 92/22mcg dose: each single inhalation provides a delivered dose (the dose leaving the mouthpiece) of 92 micrograms of fluticasone furoate and 22 micrograms of vilanterol (as trifenatate).

Q: What is fluticasone furoate with vilanterol (Relvar® Ellipta®)?

Fluticasone furoate with vilanterol (Relvar® Ellipta®) for symptomatic treatment of adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with a forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) less than 70% predicted normal (post-bronchodilator) with an exacerbation history despite regular bronchodilator therapy (April 2014)

Q: What is Relvar Ellipta?

1. What Relvar Ellipta is and what it is used for Relvar Ellipta contains two active substances: fluticasone furoate and vilanterol. Two different strengths of Relvar Ellipta are available: fluticasone furoate 92 micrograms/vilanterol 22 micrograms and fluticasone furoate 184 micrograms/vilanterol 22 micrograms.

Q: What are the ingredients in Relvar Ellipta?

See section 4. Relvar Ellipta contains two active substances: fluticasone furoate and vilanterol. Two different strengths of Relvar Ellipta are available: fluticasone furoate 92 micrograms/vilanterol 22 micrograms and fluticasone furoate 184 micrograms/vilanterol 22 micrograms.

Q: Does Relvar Ellipta contain vilanterol & fluticasone furoate?

Relvar Ellipta contains two medicines, fluticasone furoate and vilanterol. Relvar Ellipta is a long-acting bronchodilator combined with an inhaled corticosteroid that is taken once daily for the treatment of asthma and COPD.* This link will take you to www.medicines.ie which is a non-GSK website. Relvar Ellipta PIL

Relvar Ellipta is an inhalable combination medication containing fluticasone furoate and vilanterol, used to manage asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Relvar Ellipta FAQ

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Who should take Relvar Ellipta?

• patients already adequately controlled on both inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta 2 -agonist. Relvar Ellipta is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of adults with COPD with a FEV 1 <70% predicted normal (post-bronchodilator) with an exacerbation history despite regular bronchodilator therapy.

How does Relvar Ellipta work?

Relvar Ellipta contains two active substances. Fluticasone furoate belongs to a group of anti-inflammatory medicines known as corticosteroids. It works in a similar way to naturally occurring corticosteroid hormones, reducing the activity of the immune system by attaching to receptors in various types of immune cell.

What does Relvar Ellipta contain?

Contents of the pack and other information What Relvar Ellipta contains – The active substances are fluticasone furoate and vilanterol. – For the 92/22mcg dose: each single inhalation provides a delivered dose (the dose leaving the mouthpiece) of 92 micrograms of fluticasone furoate and 22 micrograms of vilanterol (as trifenatate).

What is fluticasone furoate with vilanterol (Relvar® Ellipta®)?

Fluticasone furoate with vilanterol (Relvar® Ellipta®) for symptomatic treatment of adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with a forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) less than 70% predicted normal (post-bronchodilator) with an exacerbation history despite regular bronchodilator therapy (April 2014)

What is Relvar Ellipta?

1. What Relvar Ellipta is and what it is used for Relvar Ellipta contains two active substances: fluticasone furoate and vilanterol. Two different strengths of Relvar Ellipta are available: fluticasone furoate 92 micrograms/vilanterol 22 micrograms and fluticasone furoate 184 micrograms/vilanterol 22 micrograms.

What are the ingredients in Relvar Ellipta?

See section 4. Relvar Ellipta contains two active substances: fluticasone furoate and vilanterol. Two different strengths of Relvar Ellipta are available: fluticasone furoate 92 micrograms/vilanterol 22 micrograms and fluticasone furoate 184 micrograms/vilanterol 22 micrograms.

Does Relvar Ellipta contain vilanterol & fluticasone furoate?

Relvar Ellipta contains two medicines, fluticasone furoate and vilanterol. Relvar Ellipta is a long-acting bronchodilator combined with an inhaled corticosteroid that is taken once daily for the treatment of asthma and COPD.* This link will take you to www.medicines.ie which is a non-GSK website. Relvar Ellipta PIL