Vanisto is a powdered device, for oral inhalation, of umeclidinium bromide, indicated for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also called COPD, in which the airways become inflamed and thickened, usually due to smoking, being a disease that slowly worsens.
For example, umeclidinium bromide, vanisto’s active ingredient, helps dilate the airways and facilitates air into the lungs, allevating COPD symptoms and reducing breathing difficulties.
- This remedy can be purchased in packs of 7 or 30 doses.
- Each inhalation contains a dose of 62.
- 5 mcg umeclidinium.
The price of Vanisto varies between 120 and 150 reais, depending on the amount of drug.
The inhaler containing the medicine is packaged in a sealed tray with an anti-smoke bag, which should not be swallowed or inhaled.
When the device is removed from the tray, it will be in a closed position and should only be opened when used, as each time the dose is opened and closed.Inhalation should be done as follows:
In adults and people under 65 years of age, the recommended dose is one inhalation once a day.In children under 18 years of age and older than 65 years of age, the dose should be adjusted by the doctor.
The most common side effects associated with using Vanisto are allergy to the active ingredient or any of its components, changes in taste, frequent respiratory infections, nasal congestion, cough, sore throat, joint pain, muscle pain, toothache, pain.stomach aches, bruising of the skin and rapid or irregular heartbeat.
If symptoms such as chest opressure, coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath occur immediately after using Vanisto, use should be discontinued immediately and the doctor informed as soon as possible.
The use of this drug is contraindicated in people with severe allergies to milk proteins, as well as in patients allergic to umeclidinium bromide or any of the components of the formula.
In cases where other medicines are taken, or if the person has heart problems, glaucoma, prostate problems, difficulty urinating or in case of pregnancy, you should tell your doctor before taking this medicine.