Breo Ellipta
Breo Ellipta
Breo Ellipta
Supervised by
Dr. Adham Abu Taha
Prepared by
Mohammad Al-Shouli
Company: GlaxoSmithKline
Approval Status: Approved May 2013
Treatment Area: chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease
About COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) is a term
referring to two lung diseases
1. chronic bronchitis
2. and emphysema,
characterised by obstruction
to airflow that interferes with
normal breathing
Mechanism of Action
a combination of
1. fluticasone furoate, an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
2. and vilanterol, a long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist
(LABA).
Indications
BreoEllipta is
1. the only drug specifically indicated for the long-term, oncedaily, maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients
with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including
chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema.
2. Breo Ellipta is also indicated to reduce exacerbations of
COPD in patients with a history of exacerbations.
Important Limitations of Use:
BREO ELLIPTA is NOT indicated for the relief of acute
bronchospasm or for the treatment of asthma.
Side Effects
may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Pharmacokinetics
plasma concentrations was achieved after 6 days, and the
Absorption
Distribution ( after IV )
Metabolism
Elimination
fluticasone furoate
vilanterol
15.2%
27.3%
661 L
hepatic metabolism via CYP3A4
primarily in the feces 99 %
Urine 1%
165 L
hepatic metabolism via CYP3A4
Feces 30%
Urine 70%
DRUG INTERACTIONS
1. Strong CYP450 3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole):
May cause systemic cardiovascular effects.
2. MAOIs and tricyclic antidepressants:
May potentiate effect of vilanterol on vascular system.
3. Beta-blockers:
May block bronchodilatory effects of beta-agonists and
produce severe bronchospasm.