Before using Incruse Ellipta, tell your healthcare provider about your complete medical history, including any allergies, medical conditions, and all medications you are taking. This helps ensure the medication is safe and appropriate for you.
Allergic Reactions
Do not use Incruse Ellipta if you are allergic to umeclidinium bromide, milk proteins, or any of the other ingredients in the inhaler.
The inhalation powder contains milk proteins, which may cause serious allergic reactions in people with severe milk protein allergies.
Seek emergency medical attention immediately if you develop signs of a serious allergic reaction, including:
- Rash or hives.
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Difficulty breathing or swallowing.
- Severe dizziness.
Not for Sudden Breathing Problems
Incruse Ellipta is a maintenance inhaler and is not a rescue medication.
It does not work quickly enough to relieve sudden breathing problems or a COPD flare-up. If you experience sudden shortness of breath, use your fast-acting rescue inhaler (such as albuterol/salbutamol) as directed by your healthcare provider.
Seek immediate medical attention if your rescue inhaler does not relieve your symptoms or if your breathing suddenly worsens.
Tell Your Healthcare Provider About Your Medical History
Before using Incruse Ellipta, tell your healthcare provider if you have or have ever had:
- Narrow-angle glaucoma or a family history of glaucoma.
- Difficulty urinating.
- An enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia).
- Bladder problems.
Because umeclidinium has anticholinergic effects, it may worsen these conditions in some people.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, tell your healthcare provider before using Incruse Ellipta.
There is limited information about the use of umeclidinium during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Your healthcare provider will determine whether the benefits of treatment outweigh any potential risks for you and your baby.
Regular Use
Use Incruse Ellipta every day as prescribed, even if you feel well. Do not stop using the inhaler without first consulting your healthcare provider, as your COPD symptoms may worsen.
If you notice your symptoms are getting worse or you need to use your rescue inhaler more often than usual, contact your healthcare provider promptly, as your treatment plan may need to be adjusted.
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