Note: This document contains side effect information about umeclidinium. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Incruse Ellipta.
Applies to umeclidinium: inhalation powder.
Serious side effects of Incruse Ellipta
Along with its needed effects, umeclidinium (the active ingredient contained in Incruse Ellipta) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking umeclidinium:
Less common
- Bladder pain
- bloody or cloudy urine
- body aches or pain
- chest pain
- chills
- cough
- difficult, burning, or painful urination
- difficulty with breathing
- dryness or soreness of the throat
- ear congestion
- fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
- fever
- frequent urge to urinate
- hoarseness
- loss of voice
- lower back or side pain
- sneezing
- sore throat
- tender, swollen glands in the neck
- tightness in the chest
- trouble in swallowing
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- voice changes
Rare
- Dizziness
- fainting
Incidence not known
- Blindness
- blurred vision
- decreased urination
- difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
- eye pain or discomfort
- hives, itching, skin rash
- hoarseness
- irritation
- joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
- large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
- nausea
- redness of the skin
- swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
- tearing
- tightness in the chest
- troubled swallowing
- vomiting
Other side effects of Incruse Ellipta
Some side effects of umeclidinium may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
- Back, neck, arm, or leg pain
- belching
- bruise
- depression
- diarrhea
- difficulty in moving
- dizziness or lightheadedness
- feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
- heartburn
- indigestion
- muscle cramps or stiffness
- sensation of spinning
- stomach discomfort, upset, or pain toothache
- upper abdominal or stomach pain
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to umeclidinium: inhalation powder.
Cardiovascular
Common (1% to 10%): Tachycardia, hypertension, sinus tachycardia (greater than or equal to 1%)
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Atrial fibrillation, idioventricular rhythm, supraventricular tachycardia, supraventricular extrasystoles[Ref]
Dermatologic
Common (1% to 10%): Rash[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Common (1% to 10%): Upper abdominal pain, toothache, dyspepsia (greater or equal to 1%), diarrhea (greater or equal to 1%), nausea (greater or equal to 1%)
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Constipation, dry mouth[Ref]
Genitourinary
Common (1% to 10%): Urinary tract infection
Frequency not reported: Worsening of urinary retention[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Common (1% to 10%): Arthralgia, myalgia, back pain, neck pain (greater or equal to 1%), pain in extremity (greater or equal to 1%)[Ref]
Nervous system
Common (1% to 10%): Headache, sinus headache (greater or equal to 1%), dizziness (greater or equal to 1%)
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dysgeusia[Ref]
Other
Common (1% to 10%): Contusion, vertigo (greater or equal to 1%)[Ref]
Psychiatric
Common (1% to 10%): Depression (greater or equal to 1%)[Ref]
Respiratory
Common (1% to 10%): Nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, viral respiratory tract infection, cough, sinusitis, pneumonia (greater than or equal to 1%), lower respiratory tract infection (greater than or equal to 1%), rhinitis (greater than or equal to 1%), oropharyngeal pain (greater than or equal to 1%)
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Pharyngitis[Ref]
Ocular
Frequency not reported: Worsening of narrow-angle glaucoma (eye pain or discomfort, blurred vision, visual halos or colored images in association with red eyes from conjunctival congestion and corneal edema)[Ref]
