Meet Jana | TRELEGY ELLIPTA (fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium, and vilanterol)

Meet Jana: Active Safety Officer Not Letting COPD Stand in Her Way | 4:09

Tired of feeling restricted by COPD symptoms, Jana stepped up to find the right treatment and get back on track. Today, she lives a life that makes her proud.

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ANNOUNCER:
Once-daily TRELEGY is a prescription medicine used long term to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. TRELEGY is not used to relieve sudden breathing problems and won’t replace a rescue inhaler. Watch the complete video to see additional safety information.

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Once-daily TRELEGY 100/62.5/25 mcg is a prescription medicine used long term to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. TRELEGY is not used to relieve sudden breathing problems and won’t replace a rescue inhaler. Watch the complete video to see additional safety information.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Do not use TRELEGY to relieve sudden breathing problems. Always have a rescue inhaler with you to treat sudden symptoms.
Do not use TRELEGY if you have a severe allergy to milk proteins or are allergic to any of the ingredients in TRELEGY. Ask your healthcare provider if you’re not sure.
Do not use TRELEGY more than prescribed.
Do not take TRELEGY with other medicines that contain a long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (LABA) or an anticholinergic for any reason. Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions and about all the medicines you take.

Please see additional Important Safety Information on this web page.
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information, on this web page.

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JANA
KILLEEN, TX

JANA:
My background is public safety.

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Jana, real patient taking TRELEGY at time of filming. Compensated by GSK for sharing her experience. Results may vary.

JANA:
I was a firefighter, EMT, corrections officer. My husband is a police officer. It’s been something that’s been in my family and my heart for years. I started noticing I was having problems breathing, things like that. I was working at a prison, and I'd be so far out of breath I'd have to look at the inmate and say, “Just stay there, I'll be there in a minute,” you know, and catch my breath.

JANA:
When I went to the doctor, they said, “Well, you have COPD.” I'm very hardheaded. So, you know, I was like, I'm gonna keep doing what I'm doing.

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TRELEGY won’t replace a rescue inhaler.

JANA:
Anything I tried to do, I was, I was huffing and puffing and having a really hard time. You know your mind’s saying, “I wanna do it” and your body’s saying, “I can’t do it.” That’s a horrible feeling. I felt like my time was being taken away from my husband.

JOE:
I parked my bike for about a year. I don't have any fun going out there by myself. It wasn't quite the same. You know, she's my partner, too.

JANA:
I don't like being off work and sedentary too long. To me, you know, I was feeling very vulnerable.

JANA:
I don’t want somebody to look at me and go, “There’s Jana, she’s got COPD.” No. Look at me and say, “There’s Jana. She’s a safety and correctional officer and can do her own thing and takes care of her own yard,” that’s how I wanna be defined.

JOE:
Hey, why don't you take a break?

JANA:
Oh, cool.

JANA:
After I got diagnosed with COPD, I tried other medications. Some would give you like, a little bit of relief but your chest would feel real tight. Or it would make you wheeze worse. I thought for a brief second that, you know, things were looking kinda grim. But in my mind, I tell myself nothing's permanent. You never give up.

JANA:
Hey, it's Jana. How are you, ma'am?

JANA:
I got ahold of my doctor. She has a very strong belief in TRELEGY. She said, “I’ll send you a prescription,” and there it was. It was terrific.

JANA:
You got everything or need some help?

JOE:
Nah, I’m good.

JANA:
Alright.

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Results may vary.

JANA:
When I got on TRELEGY, it’s just a world of difference.

JOE:
Okay.

JANA:
I'm able to go to the store now and not have to stop every five or ten feet, and I'm able to walk the dogs.

JANA:
Come on, girls.

JANA:
I can take care of myself. I'm able to do my job, which is, you know, working here at the campus as a safety officer.

JANA:
Make a right, and you'll be right there. And don't be late to class.

JANA:
I'm able to walk around. I'm able to talk to people. I'm able to go up and down some steps. I'm back to being a productive citizen and working in the community, and that's what I wanna do. I'm able to enjoy my life.

JANA:
I don’t like sittin’ ringside.

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For more information, ask your doctor, visit TRELEGY.com, or call 1-833-873-1333.

JANA:
You know, when you can't do something that you have done in the past—when you get to do it again, it's very exciting.

JANA:
You know when your parents would ground you when you're young and you feel like your whole world’s been taken away? Once you get back to it, you're ready to go. Nobody can stop you.

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Results may vary.

JANA:
With TRELEGY, my chest felt opened up. It didn't feel all tight and everything. It really worked, you know, because you can breathe better.

JANA:
My advice for anybody if you’re in a negative situation, focus on positives. Even if it takes, you know, extra time to do it, do what you want to do. With the COPD thing, you just keep plugging away. Get the right medication, and then go ahead with your life.

JANA:
Take a bite. See? I told you. They’re good.

JOE:
It’s good.

ANNOUNCER:
TRELEGY won't replace a rescue inhaler for sudden breathing problems.

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TRELEGY won’t replace a rescue inhaler.

ANNOUNCER:
Tell your doctor if you have a heart condition or high blood pressure before taking it.

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Tell your doctor if you have a heart condition or high blood pressure before taking it.

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Do not take TRELEGY more than prescribed.

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Do not take TRELEGY more than prescribed.

ANNOUNCER:
TRELEGY may increase your risk of thrush, pneumonia, and osteoporosis.

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TRELEGY may increase your risk of thrush, pneumonia, and osteoporosis.

ANNOUNCER:
Call your doctor if worsened breathing, chest pain, mouth or tongue swelling, problems urinating, vision changes, or eye pain occur.

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Call your doctor if worsened breathing, chest pain, mouth or tongue swelling, problems urinating, vision changes, or eye pain occur.

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You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Approved Uses & Safety Info

Approved Uses

Once-daily TRELEGY is a prescription medicine used long term to treat COPD, including chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both and to treat asthma in adults. TRELEGY 100/62.5/25 mcg is the only strength approved for COPD. TRELEGY is not used to relieve sudden breathing problems and won’t replace a rescue inhaler.

Limitations of Use
TRELEGY is not used to relieve sudden breathing problems and will not replace a rescue inhaler. TRELEGY should not be used in children younger than 18 years of age. It is not known if TRELEGY is safe and effective in children younger than 18 years of age.

Important Safety Information

TRELEGY contains vilanterol. Long-acting beta₂-adrenergic agonist (LABA) medicines such as vilanterol,

TRELEGY contains vilanterol. Long-acting beta₂-adrenergic agonist (LABA) medicines such as vilanterol, when used alone, increase the risk of hospitalizations and death from asthma problems. TRELEGY contains an ICS, an anticholinergic, and a LABA. When an ICS and LABA are used together, there is not a

TRELEGY contains vilanterol. Long-acting beta₂-adrenergic agonist (LABA) medicines such as vilanterol, when used alone, increase the risk of hospitalizations and death from asthma problems. TRELEGY contains an ICS, an anticholinergic, and a LABA. When an ICS and LABA are used together, there is not a significant increased risk in hospitalizations and death from asthma problems.
Do not use TRELEGY to relieve sudden breathing problems. Always have a rescue inhaler with you to treat sudden symptoms.
TRELEGY should not be used in children younger than 18 years of age. It is not known if TRELEGY is safe and effective in children.
Do not use TRELEGY if you have a severe allergy to milk proteins or are allergic to any of the ingredients in TRELEGY. Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure.
Do not use TRELEGY more often than prescribed.
Do not take TRELEGY with other medicines that contain a LABA or an anticholinergic for any reason. Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions and about all the medicines you take.
Call your healthcare provider or get medical care right away if your breathing problems get worse, if you need your rescue inhaler more often than usual or it does not work as well to relieve your symptoms.
TRELEGY can cause serious side effects, including:
- fungal infection in your mouth or throat (thrush). Rinse your mouth with water without swallowing after using TRELEGY to help reduce your chance of getting thrush.
- pneumonia. People with COPD have a higher chance of getting pneumonia. TRELEGY may increase the chance of getting pneumonia. Call your healthcare provider if you notice any of the following symptoms: change in amount or color of mucus; fever; chills; increased cough; increased breathing problems.
- weakened immune system and increased chance of getting infections.
- reduced adrenal function. This can happen when you stop taking oral corticosteroids and start taking inhaled corticosteroids.
- sudden breathing problems immediately after inhaling TRELEGY. If this happens, stop taking TRELEGY and call your healthcare provider right away.
- serious allergic reactions. Call your healthcare provider or get emergency medical care if you get any of the following symptoms: rash; hives; swelling of your face, mouth, and tongue; breathing problems.
- effects on heart: increased blood pressure; a fast or irregular heartbeat, awareness of heartbeat; chest pain.
- effects on nervous system: tremor; nervousness.
- bone thinning or weakness (osteoporosis).
- eye problems including glaucoma, increased pressure in your eye, cataracts, blurred vision, worsening of narrow-angle glaucoma, or other changes in vision. You should have regular eye exams while using TRELEGY. Acute narrow-angle glaucoma can cause permanent loss of vision if not treated. Symptoms of acute narrow-angle glaucoma may include: eye pain or discomfort; nausea or vomiting; blurred vision; seeing halos or bright colors around lights; red eyes. If you have these symptoms, call your healthcare provider right away before taking another dose.
- new or worse urinary retention. Symptoms may include: difficult, painful, or frequent urination; urination in a weak stream or drips. If you have these symptoms, stop taking TRELEGY and call your healthcare provider right away.
- changes in laboratory blood values, including high levels of blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and low levels of potassium (hypokalemia).
- slowed growth in children.
Common side effects of TRELEGY 100/62.5/25 mcg for COPD include: upper respiratory tract infection; pneumonia; bronchitis; thrush in your mouth and throat (rinse your mouth with water without swallowing after use to help prevent this); headache; back pain; joint pain; flu; inflammation of the sinuses; runny nose and sore throat; taste disturbance; constipation; painful and frequent urination (signs of a urinary tract infection); nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea; mouth and throat pain; cough; and hoarseness.
Common side effects of TRELEGY for asthma include: runny nose and sore throat; upper respiratory tract infection; bronchitis; respiratory tract infection; inflammation of the sinuses; painful and frequent urination (signs of a urinary tract infection); flu; headache; back pain.

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