Trelegy Ellipta dosage: A detailed guide

This article describes Trelegy Ellipta’s dosage and strengths and gives details on how to take it. You’ll also find information on cost savings and coupon options for Trelegy Ellipta. If you want to know more about Trelegy Ellipta, see this overview article. It covers details about the drug’s uses and side effects, ways to save on cost, and more.

Trelegy Ellipta is a brand-name medication that comes as an inhaler. It isn’t available in a generic version. This article describes dosages of Trelegy Ellipta.

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Form and strengths of Trelegy Ellipta

Trelegy Ellipta comes as follows:

• Form: an inhaler you’ll use to take doses by breathing in a puff
• Strengths:
  • 100 micrograms (mcg) fluticasone furoate, 62.5 mcg umeclidinium, and 25 mcg vilanterol (100/62.5/25 mcg) per puff
  • 200 mcg fluticasone furoate, 62.5 mcg umeclidinium, and 25 mcg vilanterol (200/62.5/25 mcg) per puff

Dosage of Trelegy Ellipta

This article describes the recommended dosages for Trelegy Ellipta. The drugmaker provides these dosages.

If your doctor prescribes this medication, you should follow the dosage they prescribe. Your doctor will determine the dosage that best meets your needs. Do not change your dosage of Trelegy Ellipta without your doctor’s recommendation.

Usual recommended dosage of Trelegy Ellipta in adults

Trelegy Ellipta is approved for the following uses:

• maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• maintenance treatment of asthma in people ages 18 years and older

Usually, doctors prescribe a standard dosage of Trelegy Ellipta.

Dosage for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma

Missed dose of Trelegy Ellipta

If you miss a dose of Trelegy Ellipta, take a dose of the medication as soon as you remember. Don’t take more than one dose in a day. The next day, take your dose as scheduled at the usual time.

For tips on how to plan your doses of Trelegy Ellipta and avoid missing a dose, read this article. You could also try:

• downloading a reminder app on your phone
• setting an alarm
• putting a note where you’ll see it, such as on your calendar, bathroom mirror, or bedside table

Frequently asked questions

Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about Trelegy Ellipta and its dosage.

How long does it take Trelegy Ellipta to start working?

Trelegy Ellipta should start working within 15 minutes of taking it. It’s a long-term treatment that helps reduce the number of flare-ups and relieve symptoms of breathing problems.

You should not use Trelegy Ellipta to relieve sudden breathing problems. It doesn’t replace your rescue inhaler. You still need your rescue inhaler to treat sudden breathing problems.

You can learn more about what to expect with Trelegy Ellipta by talking with your doctor or pharmacist.

Is Trelegy Ellipta used long term?

Yes, doctors typically prescribe Trelegy Ellipta as a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that it’s safe and effective for your condition, you’ll likely use it long term.

If you have questions about how long you should use Trelegy Ellipta, talk with your doctor.

How Trelegy Ellipta is used

You’ll inhale one puff of Trelegy Ellipta once per day. Your doctor or another healthcare professional will show you how to use the inhaler. You can also visit the Trelegy Ellipta website for detailed information about how to use it.

After you inhale a puff of Trelegy Ellipta, rinse your mouth with water and spit it out. Avoid swallowing the water. This will help prevent yeast infections of the mouth and throat.

It’s important to take this medication around the same time each day. This helps keep a consistent amount of the drug in your body. And that can help the drug work more effectively.

Also, be sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you’re having difficulty taking your medication. They can offer recommendations about taking it.

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Overdose of Trelegy Ellipta

It’s important that you do not take more Trelegy Ellipta than your doctor prescribes. Doing so can lead to harmful effects.

Symptoms of Trelegy Ellipta overdose

Symptoms of an overdose can include:

• chest pain
• dizziness
• dry mouth
• fast heart rate
• headache
• muscle cramps
• nausea
• nervousness
• shakiness

What to do if you take too much Trelegy Ellipta

If you think you’ve taken too much Trelegy Ellipta, call your doctor or pharmacist right away. Or you can call 800-222-1222 to speak with someone at America’s Poison Centers. You can also use its online resource. If you have severe symptoms, call 911 or a local emergency number immediately. You can also go to the closest emergency room.

What to ask your doctor

This article describes the usual recommended dosages for Trelegy Ellipta. If your doctor prescribes this medication, they’ll determine the dosage that’s best for you.

Do not change your dosage of Trelegy Ellipta without your doctor’s recommendation. You should take Trelegy Ellipta exactly as your doctor prescribes it. Let your doctor know if you have concerns or questions about your treatment plan.

Here’s a list of some possible questions you may want to ask your doctor:

• What should I do if I miss a dose of Trelegy Ellipta?
• Will you be changing my dosage of Trelegy Ellipta if I’m taking other drugs with it?
• Will you change my dosage of Trelegy Ellipta if my current dosage isn’t working for my condition?

Disclaimer: Optum Perks has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.