What is the brand name for Fluticasone / Umeclidinium / Vilanterol?
The brand name for Fluticasone / Umeclidinium / Vilanterol is Trelegy Ellipta.
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Fluticasone / Umeclidinium / Vilanterol
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone / Umeclidinium / Vilanterol is the generic name for the brand-name drug Trelegy Ellipta. It is an ics/lama/laba triple therapy used to treat COPD, asthma (maintenance). On the PTCE Top 200 drug list, Fluticasone / Umeclidinium / Vilanterol ranks #118 and is one of the most frequently tested respiratory/allergy medications — commonly quizzed on its brand–generic pair, drug class, and key side effects.
| Generic name | Fluticasone / Umeclidinium / Vilanterol |
|---|---|
| Brand name(s) | Trelegy Ellipta |
| Drug class | ICS/LAMA/LABA triple therapy |
| Class group | Respiratory/Allergy |
| Common use | COPD, asthma (maintenance) |
| DEA schedule | Unscheduled |
| Availability | Prescription only (Rx) |
What is Fluticasone / Umeclidinium / Vilanterol used for?
Inhaled triple therapy (ICS/LAMA/LABA) used for maintenance treatment of COPD (including reducing exacerbations) and for maintenance treatment of asthma in appropriate patients.
What drug class is Fluticasone / Umeclidinium / Vilanterol?
Fluticasone / Umeclidinium / Vilanterol is an ICS/LAMA/LABA triple therapy in the Respiratory/Allergy group. Knowing the class is the fastest way to predict its uses, side effects, and the brand↔generic pairs the PTCE tests.
Common side effects of Fluticasone / Umeclidinium / Vilanterol
- arrow_rightThrush (oral candidiasis)
- arrow_rightPneumonia (COPD)
- arrow_rightCough
- arrow_rightHeadache
- arrow_rightUpper respiratory infection
- arrow_rightHoarseness
Major interactions
- arrow_rightDo not combine with additional LABA‑containing therapy (overdose/cardiac risk)
- arrow_rightStrong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, ritonavir) may ↑ systemic corticosteroid effects
- arrow_rightOther anticholinergics may ↑ anticholinergic side effects (urinary retention, glaucoma symptoms)
Is Fluticasone / Umeclidinium / Vilanterol a controlled substance?
No. Fluticasone / Umeclidinium / Vilanterol is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
How to remember Fluticasone / Umeclidinium / Vilanterol (PTCE mnemonic)
TREL-egy = TRI-pLE therapy — fluticasone (ICS) + umeclidinium (LAMA) + vilanterol (LABA). Once-daily COPD; RINSE mouth → thrush; LABA boxed.
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PTCE exam tip
Trelegy packs THREE maintenance classes — ICS + LAMA + LABA — into one daily inhaler. It's maintenance only, never a rescue; naming each component's class is the tested skill.
Fluticasone / Umeclidinium / Vilanterol FAQ
What is Fluticasone / Umeclidinium / Vilanterol used for?
Fluticasone / Umeclidinium / Vilanterol is used to treat COPD, asthma (maintenance). Inhaled triple therapy (ICS/LAMA/LABA) used for maintenance treatment of COPD (including reducing exacerbations) and for maintenance treatment of asthma in appropriate patients.
What drug class is Fluticasone / Umeclidinium / Vilanterol?
Fluticasone / Umeclidinium / Vilanterol is an ICS/LAMA/LABA triple therapy (Respiratory/Allergy group).
Is Fluticasone / Umeclidinium / Vilanterol a controlled substance?
No. Fluticasone / Umeclidinium / Vilanterol is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
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