Fluticasone furoate and Vilanterol - Breo Ellipta - @- Bronchodilators- (2013)

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Fluticasone furoate and Vilanterol - Breo Ellipta - @- Bronchodilators- (2013)

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Strong cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole): Use with caution. May cause systemic corticosteroid and cardiovascular effects. 

 • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants: Use with extreme caution. May potentiate effect of vilanterol on vascular system.

 • Beta-blockers: Use with caution. May block bronchodilatory effects of beta-agonists and produce severe bronchospasm.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Diuretics: Use with caution.       

Electrocardiographic changes and/or hypokalemia associated with non–potassium-sparing diuretics may worsen with concomitant beta-agonists.