Incruse Ellipta
(umeclidinium)
Controls COPD, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis.
Our bottom line
Incruse Ellipta (umeclidinium) controls chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) when taken daily, but is typically not used alone.
- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Upsides
- Incruse Ellipta (umeclidinium) reduces COPD flare-ups when taken daily.
- Incruse Ellipta (umeclidinium) is taken once daily.
- Taking Incruse Ellipta (umeclidinium) into the lungs has fewer side effects than taking a pill by mouth and can be used long-term.
- Incruse Ellipta (umeclidinium) is also available in combination with other inhaled medicines to help improve breathing.
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What to expect from Incruse Ellipta, on one page
Downsides
- Incruse Ellipta (umeclidinium) cannot be used for sudden breathing problems.
- This is a long-term control medication. Incruse Ellipta (umeclidinium) has to be taken every day.
- Incruse Ellipta (umeclidinium) contains milk protein and can cause severe allergy in some people.
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What to expect from Incruse Ellipta, on one page
Incruse Ellipta (umeclidinium) is a long-acting bronchodilator for daily use. It relaxes the muscles around the airways in the lungs to help you breathe easier.
- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Used for
Dosage forms
- Inhaler
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What to expect when you take Incruse Ellipta (umeclidinium) for COPD
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- Effectiveness
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- Possible side effects
- Common cold symptoms
- Muscle pain
- Cough
- Joint pain
- Fast or irregular hearbeat
Side effect rates for Incruse Ellipta (umeclidinium)
- Common cold symptoms8%8%7%7%
- Upper respiratory tract infection5%5%4%4%
- Cough3%3%2%2%
- Joint pain2%2%1%1%
The placebo bar shows how common a side effect was for people taking a sugar pill instead of Incruse Ellipta.
People taking Incruse Ellipta felt side effect more
People taking Incruse Ellipta felt side effect less
Risks and Warnings for Incruse Ellipta (umeclidinium)
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- › Milk protein allergy
Incruse Ellipta (umeclidinium) contains a milk product called lactose. Don't use Incruse Ellipta (umeclidinium) if you have an allergy to milk products. Call 911 or your doctor right away if you develop severe rash, itching, swelling or difficulty breathing while taking Incruse Ellipta (umeclidinium).