Anoro Ellipta

Anoro Ellipta is a combination drug used for COPD. Anoro uses a long acting anticholinergic, and a long acting beta2 agonist.

Anoro Ellipta is a combination drug used for COPD. Anoro uses a long acting anticholinergic, and a long acting beta2 agonist. Anoro Ellipta is an inhaled once a day to control COPD. Learn the proper usage and potential side effects of this drug.

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This video features Punkaj Khanna, Pharm. D.. Punkaj Khanna earned his Pharm.D. from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. He works at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and has special interests in patient education and compliance.

Duration: 2:19. Last Updated On: Feb. 8, 2018, 8:59 p.m.

Reviewed by: Dr Helen Maliagros Scott . Review date: Feb. 8, 2018

00:00 [MUSIC]
00:04 Hello and welcome to HealthiNation.
00:07 I'm Punkaj Khanna, a pharmacist.
00:10 Many COPD medications are actually a combination of drugs, and
00:14 Anoro Ellipta is one of those combinations.
00:17 Anoro uses a long acting anticholinergic and a long acting beta-agonist.
00:22 These medications both work to relax or
00:24 open the muscles surrounding the airways in your chest.
00:28 This is a maintenance medication,
00:30 meaning it is used to reduce the number of flare-ups from COPD.
00:34 It is not a rescue medication, which would be used for sudden shortness of breath.
00:39 Anoro is an inhaled medication.
00:42 Your doctor will prescribe how many puffs you should take at a time.
00:48 This is a medication that should be taken at the same time every day.
00:51 If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
00:55 If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and
00:59 resume your schedule with the next one.
01:02 Don't try to catch up with double doses.
01:05 Anoro is made with lactose powder, so it is not recommended for
01:08 people with an allergy to use milk or milk proteins.
01:12 If you have high blood pressure or
01:14 diabetes, talk to your doctor about routine testing as you use Anoro.
01:20 The Anoro inhaler is only good for 6 weeks after it is removed from the foil tray.
01:25 Like all drugs, it can cause side effects.
01:28 These can include changes in your bowel movements, like constipation or diarrhea.
01:33 A sore or irritated throat, runny nose, muscle spasms, or
01:38 pain in the arms and legs are also possible.
01:41 Other side effects can include headaches, a shaky, excited, or nervous feeling,
01:47 dizziness, changes in eyesight, or difficulty urinating.
01:52 If you experience any of these symptoms or
01:54 see signs of an allergic reaction like hives, itching, swelling in the mouth,
01:59 throat, or face, or trouble breathing, talk to your doctor immediately.
02:04 When it comes to COPD control medications,
02:06 it's important to take prescribed drugs as your doctor instructs you to.
02:11 These will help reduce flare-ups and limit lung damage.
02:14 Thanks for watching.
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