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umeclidinium

umeclidinium (INCRUSE ELLIPTA) is a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor m3 antagonist. Associated with GlaxoSmithKline.

EMA: approved TGA: approved Respiratory system (R03) R03BB07
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Drug details — umeclidinium
Class
Respiratory system (R03)
Route
Patents
0
Programs
1
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Quick answer

umeclidinium (INCRUSE ELLIPTA) is a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor m3 antagonist. Associated with GlaxoSmithKline.

Key facts

INN umeclidinium
Brand INCRUSE ELLIPTA
Mechanism Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3 antagonist
Therapeutic class Respiratory system (R03)
ATC code R03BB07

Mechanism of action

Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3 antagonist

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. umeclidinium 62.5 µg and vilanterol 25 µg Approved · Theravance Biopharma Ireland · COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Related & competitor drugs

  1. desloratadine Respiratory system (R01)
  2. deutivacaftor / tezacaftor / vanzacaftor Respiratory system (R07)
  3. ivacaftor Respiratory system (R07)
  4. lumacaftor Respiratory system (R07)
  5. mannitol Respiratory system (R05)
  6. reslizumab Respiratory system (R03)

Frequently asked questions

What is umeclidinium?

umeclidinium (INCRUSE ELLIPTA) is a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor m3 antagonist. Associated with GlaxoSmithKline.

What is the brand name for umeclidinium?

INCRUSE ELLIPTA is a marketed brand name for umeclidinium. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.