Vilanterol

Generic Name
Vilanterol
Brand Names
Anoro, Anoro Ellipta, Breo Ellipta, Trelegy Ellipta
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C24H33Cl2NO5
CAS Number
503068-34-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
028LZY775B
Background

Vilanterol is a selective long-acting β2-adrenergic agonist (LABA) with inherent 24-hour activity for the once-daily treatment of COPD and asthma. This is in response to the need for longer-acting β2-adrenergic agonists to overcome poor patient compliance (due to the frequency of dosing regimens or complexities of drug administration). Vilanterol was designe...

Indication

Vilanterol is approved for use in several combination products such as with fluticasone furoate under the tradename Breo Ellipta, in combination with umeclidinium bromide as Anoro Ellipta, and in combination with both fluticasone furoate and umeclidinium under the tradename Trelegy Ellipta.
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Associated Conditions
Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Associated Therapies
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