Trelegy Ellipta

Trelegy Ellipta isn't made to treat sudden breathing problems. Don’t use it as a rescue inhaler because it won’t work fast enough. Instead, use a short-acting rescue inhaler like albuterol for sudden symptoms such as wheezing or shortness of breath.

Don't use Trelegy Ellipta more often or at higher doses than prescribed. Using too much can lead to serious side effects, including heart problems and, in rare cases, death. Since Trelegy Ellipta already contains a long-acting beta agonist (LABA), don’t use any other inhalers that also have a LABA — such as Serevent Diskus (salmeterol) or Perforomist (formoterol) — while using this medication.

Trelegy Ellipta can sometimes cause a yeast infection in your mouth or throat called oral thrush. If you notice white patches or a cotton-like feeling in your mouth or throat, let your prescriber know — it can usually be treated with antifungal medication. In some cases, your prescriber might have you pause treatment. To help prevent thrush, rinse your mouth with water after each dose, and spit the water out — don’t swallow it.

Trelegy Ellipta might raise your risk of lower respiratory infections, including pneumonia. In rare cases, some of these infections can be serious or even fatal. This risk is especially important to watch for in people with COPD, since pneumonia symptoms can look very similar to a flare-up. Let your care team know right away if you have symptoms like more mucus, mucus changing color, fever, chills, coughing more than usual, more trouble breathing

Trelegy Ellipta can make it harder for your body to fight infections. Serious infections, like tuberculosis (TB), chickenpox, and measles can be more dangerous if you're using this medication. Don't use Trelegy Ellipta if you have an active infection or an infection that keeps coming back without talking with your prescriber first. Tell your care team right away if you have signs of an infection, like fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, or feeling very tired.

When you use Trelegy Ellipta at the right dose, it’s less likely to affect your body’s natural balance of steroid hormones. But if you use too much, or if you're very sensitive to steroids, it can cause problems like high steroid levels or adrenal suppression, which means your body might not make enough of its own steroids. Let your prescriber know if you feel very tired, weak, or sick to your stomach — especially during times of stress or after surgery — as these could be signs of low steroid hormone levels.

Trelegy Ellipta can sometimes cause a sudden tightening of the airways called paradoxical bronchospasm, meaning your breathing might get worse instead of better. This can be dangerous and life-threatening. If you notice more wheezing, coughing, or shortness of breath after using it, stop the medication right away and contact your prescriber.

Serious allergic reactions to Trelegy Ellipta can happen. Get medical help right away if you notice hives, a rash, swelling of face or throat, or trouble breathing. If you have a severe milk protein allergy, don't use Trelegy Ellipta — it contains lactose, which could cause a dangerous reaction.

Trelegy Ellipta might affect your heart, so it should be used with caution if you have conditions like high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, or a history of heart disease. Tell your prescriber if you notice chest pain, a fast or pounding heartbeat, or dizziness while using this inhaler. They might check your heart regularly to make sure this medication is safe for you.

Using Trelegy Ellipta over a long time can cause a small drop in bone strength. This might not always lead to broken bones, but it can be a concern if you have risk factors like being older, going through menopause, smoking, eating poorly, not being active, or taking certain medications.

Using Trelegy Ellipta long term can raise your risk of eye problems like glaucoma, high eye pressure, or cataracts. Be on the lookout for symptoms such as eye pain or pressure, blurry vision, red eyes, or seeing halos or bright colors around lights. These could be signs of a serious eye condition. If you notice any of these, contact your prescriber right away. They might send you to an eye specialist to check for problems.

Trelegy Ellipta contains a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA), which is a type of anticholinergic. Anticholinergic medications can sometimes cause trouble urinating, so this medication should be used carefully if you already have trouble emptying your bladder. This includes people with an enlarged prostate or bladder-neck blockage. Let your prescriber know right away if you have signs of urinary retention, such as difficulty urinating or pain with urination. These could be signs of a serious problem that needs medical attention.

Speak to your prescriber before using Trelegy Ellipta if you have health conditions like seizures, or high thyroid hormone. This inhaler can sometimes make these conditions worse or lead to serious side effects. Be sure to share your full medical history with your prescriber before starting this medication.