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Why should umeclidinium/vilanterol be used with caution in patients with urinary retention or narrow-angle glaucoma?

Name: Why should umeclidinium/vilanterol be used with caution in patients with urinary retention or narrow-angle glaucoma?
Published: 2026-11-08T14:36:37.767Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Umeclidinium/vilanterol should be used with caution in patients with urinary retention or narrow-angle glaucoma because of its antimuscarinic activity.

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ANORO ELLIPTA 55 micrograms/22 micrograms inhalation powder, pre-dispensedGlaxoSmithKline UK · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 17Document updated 25 February 2025

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