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
-Heart disease
-High blood pressure
-Immune system problems
-Infection
-Irregular heartbeat or rhythm
-Kidney disease
-Osteoporosis, weak bones
-Pheochromocytoma
-Prostate disease
-Seizures
-Thyroid disease
-Vision problems
-An unusual or allergic reaction to fluticasone, umeclidinium, vilanterol, lactose, milk proteins, 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 like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-Pimozide
-Thioridazine
-Ziprasidone
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Aclidinium
-Antihistamines for allergy
-Antiviral medications for HIV or AIDS
-Atropine
-Beta-blockers like metoprolol and propranolol
-Certain antibiotics like clarithromycin and telithromycin
-Certain medications for bladder problems like oxybutynin, tolterodine
-Certain medications for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
-Certain medications for fungal infections like ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole
-Certain medications for Parkinson's disease like benztropine, trihexyphenidyl
-Certain medications for stomach problems like dicyclomine, hyoscyamine
-Certain medications for travel sickness like scopolamine
-Conivaptan
-Diuretics
-Ipratropium
-Medications for colds
-Other medications for breathing problems
-Other medications that prolong the QT interval (cause an abnormal heart rhythm)
-Nefazodone
-Tiotropium
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 the 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 nonprescription 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 other 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 may be higher in patients who already have diabetes. Ask your care team if changes in diet or medications are needed.