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Compare Incruse Ellipta vs. Tudorza Pressair

Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, warnings, and more.

Key takeaways

Incruse Ellipta (umeclidinium) and Tudorza Pressair (aclidinium) are both long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMAs) used for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Incruse Ellipta is taken once daily, while Tudorza Pressair is taken twice daily. Both medications are available only as brand name medications. Additionally, both medications can cause common cold symptoms and cough, but Tudorza Pressair may also cause headaches and sinus inflammation. Incruse Ellipta has a dose counter that shows 30 doses, while Tudorza Pressair’s inhaler changes color to indicate correct usage. Both medications should not be used for sudden breathing problems and contain milk proteins, which can cause severe allergies in some people.

  • Incruse ellipta (umeclidinium)
    Tudorza pressair (aclidinium)
  • Incruse ellipta (umeclidinium)
    Tudorza pressair (aclidinium)

  • Summary of Incruse Ellipta vs. Tudorza Pressair

    Summary for LAMA
    Prescription only

    Incruse Ellipta (umeclidinium) is an long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA). It's an inhaler used for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults. Incruse Ellipta (umeclidinium) is inhaled through the mouth once per day. People who use Incruse Ellipta (umeclidinium) typically don't experience too many side effects, but ones reported include common cold symptoms, like sore throat and cough.

    Summary for Long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA)
    Prescription only

    Tudorza Pressair (aclidinium) is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) inhaler. It's used as maintenance treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults. The typical dose is 1 inhalation (400 mcg of aclidinium) inhaled through the mouth twice per day. Side effects include headache and common cold symptoms.

  • Indications of Incruse Ellipta vs. Tudorza Pressair

    Indications for
    •Maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults
    Indications for
    •Maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults

  • Pros and Cons of Incruse Ellipta vs. Tudorza Pressair

    Pros and Const for LAMA
    Pros
    •Inhaled once per day
    •Might be easier to use compared to some other dry powder inhalers
    •Can be stored at room temperature
    Cons
    •Can't use if you're severely allergic to milk proteins because it contains lactose
    •Not a rescue inhaler for sudden breathing problems
    •Brand-name medication only
    Pros and Const for Long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA)
    Pros
    •Works well to maintain control of COPD symptoms and prevent COPD attacks
    •Ready for use, and you don't have to load any medication into the inhaler
    •The inhaler device changes color from green to red to tell you that the medication was inhaled correctly
    Cons
    •Inhaled twice daily
    •Can worsen urinary retention; not a good choice for people who have trouble urinating
    •Contains lactose; not for people with severe allergy to milk proteins

  • Common Side Effects of Incruse Ellipta vs. Tudorza Pressair

    Common Side Effects for
    •Common cold (8%)
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (5%)
    •Cough (3%)
    •Joint pain (2%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Headache (7%)
    •Common cold (6%)
    •Cough (3%)

  • Warnings of Incruse Ellipta vs. Tudorza Pressair

    Common Side Effects for
    •Not a rescue inhaler
    •Narrowing of your airways (bronchospasm)
    •Serious allergic reactions
    •Worsening narrow-angle glaucoma
    •Trouble urinating
    Common Side Effects for
    •Not a rescue inhaler
    •Narrowing of your airways (bronchospasm)
    •Serious allergic reactions
    •Worsening narrow-angle glaucoma
    •Trouble urinating

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