Vilanto-Uf Dpi Capsule 100+62.5+25mcg

About Vilanto-Uf Dpi Capsule 100+62.5+25mcg

Vilanto-UF Uses

• Maintenance treatment of moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults.
• COPD that is not controlled enough on a two medicine inhaler combination.
• Maintenance treatment of asthma in adults aged 18 years and above, as prescribed.
• Reduction of cough, wheezing, chest tightness and breathlessness over time.

Vilanto-UF Benefits

• Three medicines in one capsule replace several separate inhalers.
• Once daily dosing makes the routine simple to follow.
• Triple action may lower flare ups in people who still have attacks.
• Direct delivery to the lungs keeps the dose small.

What Experts Say

This capsule combines three medicines that act in different ways. Fluticasone furoate calms airway swelling, umeclidinium relaxes the airways by blocking muscle tightening signals, and vilanterol keeps the airway muscles relaxed. Together they provide control for about 24 hours.

Triple therapy is usually kept for people who still have flare ups on a two medicine inhaler. It is a daily maintenance treatment and does not work fast enough for sudden attacks. A rescue inhaler should always be kept nearby.

Correct inhaler technique is essential, because the capsule is placed in a device and never swallowed. Rinsing the mouth afterward lowers the risk of thrush. Smoking, smog and dust worsen lung disease in Pakistan, so quitting and regular chest reviews help a great deal. Inhalers are only helpful when used correctly, so a pharmacist or doctor should demonstrate the technique at the first visit. Patients should never stop the inhaler on their own, even after feeling better. A written asthma or COPD action plan helps families know what to do during a flare up.

Drug Class

• Inhaled corticosteroid, long acting muscarinic antagonist and long acting beta2 agonist (ICS/LAMA/LABA) triple combination

Vilanto-Uf Dpi Capsule 100+62.5+25mcg formula

• Fluticasone Furoate
• Umeclidinium
• Vilanterol

Available forms

• DPI Capsule

How to use Vilanto-Uf Dpi Capsule 100+62.5+25mcg?

• Adults: inhale 1 capsule (100 mcg/62.5 mcg/25 mcg) once daily, as prescribed.
• Inhale the contents of one capsule once daily using the inhaler device, at the same time each day.
• Place the capsule only in the inhaler device. Do not swallow the capsule.
• Rinse the mouth with water after each use and spit it out, without swallowing.
• Do not use for sudden breathlessness, and keep a quick relief inhaler for such attacks.

Drug Interactions

• Beta blockers: They can block the effect of vilanterol and may worsen asthma.
• Ketoconazole, itraconazole and ritonavir: They raise the levels of the drug and the chance of side effects.
• Other anticholinergic inhalers: Using them together may increase dry mouth, eye and urinary side effects.
• Other long acting beta agonists: Using two together may increase heart related side effects.

Risks and warnings

• Not for sudden attacks: It does not relieve acute breathlessness, so a rescue inhaler must stay available.
• Eye and urinary problems: Umeclidinium may worsen narrow angle glaucoma or difficulty passing urine.
• Heart and blood pressure: It may raise heart rate or blood pressure, so people with heart disease need medical advice.
• Paradoxical bronchospasm: Wheezing may suddenly worsen after inhaling, so stop and seek urgent help.
• Infections: Inhaled steroids may raise the risk of pneumonia in COPD, and also of thrush.

Vilanto-Uf Dpi Capsule 100+62.5+25mcg Side Effects

• Headache
• Sore throat or hoarse voice
• Oral thrush (mouth yeast infection)
• Cough
• Nasal congestion or sinusitis
• Back pain
• Joint pain
• Upper respiratory tract infection

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 C in a dry place, away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight.
• Keep capsules in the blister until the moment of use.
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack.
• Keep out of reach of children.