What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Diabetes
-Eye disease
-Immune system problems
-Heart disease
-High blood pressure
-Infection
-Irregular heartbeat or rhythm
-Osteoporosis, weak bones
-Pheochromocytoma
-Seizures
-Thyroid disease
-Vision problems
-An unusual or allergic reaction to fluticasone, vilanterol, milk proteins, corticosteroids, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding
What may interact with this medication?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Cisapride
-Dofetilide
-Dronedarone
-MAOIs, such as Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-Pimozide
-Thioridazine
-Ziprasidone
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Antiviral medications for HIV or AIDS
-Beta blockers, such as metoprolol or propranolol
-Certain medications for depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions
-Certain medications for fungal infections, such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole
-Conivaptan
-Diuretics
-Medications for colds
-Nefazodone
-Other medications for breathing problems
-Other medications that cause heart rhythm changes
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
NEVER use this medication for an acute asthma attack. You should use your short-acting rescue inhaler for an acute attack. If your symptoms get worse or if you need your short-acting inhalers more often, call your care team right away.
This medication can worsen breathing or cause wheezing right after you use it. Be sure you have a short-acting inhaler for acute attacks (wheezing) nearby. If this happens, stop using this medication right away and call your care team.
This medication may increase your risk of serious asthma-related problems. Talk to your care team if you have questions.
Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds, or allergies without asking your care team for advice. Some non-prescription medications can affect this one.
You and your care team should develop an Asthma Action Plan that is just for you. Be sure to know what to do if you are in the yellow (asthma is getting worse) or red (medical alert) zones.
If you are going to need surgery or a procedure, tell your care team that you are using this medication.
This medication may increase your risk of getting an infection. Call your care team for advice if you get a fever, chills, sore throat, or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat yourself. Try to avoid being around people who are sick.
This medication may increase blood sugar. The risk maybe higher in patients who already have diabetes. Ask your care team what you can do to lower your risk of diabetes while taking this medication.