Relvar Ellipta 100 - 30 doses for inhalation (asthma, bronchitis)

What is Relvar Ellipta inhaler for preventing asthma attacks?

The Relvar inhaler is a medication that combines an anti-inflammatory synthetic corticoid and an ultra-long-acting b2 adrenoreceptor antagonist. This combination proves to be effective in preventing symptoms and attacks in patients with bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive lung disease, and pulmonary emphysema.

The Relvar Ellipta inhaler exerts its action by providing both anti-inflammatory effects in the airways and a long-lasting bronchodilator effect through beta 2-adrenergic receptor stimulation. The inhaler's design ensures that the powder components are released simultaneously, eliminating the need to shake or perform any additional steps for mixing. Vilanterol trifenatate, the b2 adrenoceptor antagonist, has a rapid and sustained effect that lasts for a full 24 hours. It effectively relaxes the muscles of the small air passages in the lungs. Being a novel and long-acting inhaled beta2 adrenoceptor antagonist, vilanterol trifenatate is well-tolerated by healthy individuals.

When using the Relvar Ellipta, it should be taken daily for optimal effectiveness, not solely when experiencing breathing difficulties or other symptoms related to COPD and asthma. It is not suitable for immediate relief of sudden breathlessness or wheezing. Instead, its primary function is to open the airways, facilitating better airflow into and out of the lungs, thus providing preventative measures against symptoms and attacks in patients with respiratory conditions.

Active principles: vilanterol trifenatate, fluticasone furoate

Amount: 30 doses

Maker: GlaxoSmithKline K.K., Tokyo, Japan

Indications: preventing asthma attacks, preventing symptoms in pulmonary emphysema

How to use

Use one inhalation at a time, once a day. Before using the inhaler, do not shake it. 

Open the cover and slide the cover down until you hear a click. Inhale by putting the mouthpiece between your lips. After use, close the inhaler and rinse your mouth with water.

To confirm the right usage, the dose counter will count down by 1.

Contraindications: do not use in the following cases:

• for an asthma attack, acute exacerbation or symptom that occurred already,
• for pregnant or breastfeeding women,
• for patients with deep mycosis,
• for patients with infections. 

Important information

This medicine is not designed for immediate relief of an asthma attack,  sudden breathlessness or wheezing. 

Store at the temperature below 35°C. 

If an allergic reaction occurs, patient needs to stop using the medicine and consult with their doctor. If patient is taking any other medication or treatment, they should consult with their doctor in advance.