{"id":49481,"date":"2022-03-04T09:30:53","date_gmt":"2022-03-04T14:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=49481"},"modified":"2025-03-26T14:19:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T18:19:57","slug":"breo-ellipta-and-alcohol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/breo-ellipta-and-alcohol\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it safe to mix Breo Ellipta and alcohol?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have <\/span>chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma<\/span><\/a>, using your inhaler daily is a must to prevent worsening symptoms. A controller inhaler, like Breo Ellipta, is a long-term treatment that may be a part of your daily routine. But what about when you want to go for a night out with friends or family, or when you want to enjoy an alcoholic beverage? Is it safe to mix Breo Ellipta and alcohol?
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According to the <\/span>FDA label<\/span>, there\u2019s no mention of Breo Ellipta and alcohol interactions. So, while it could be safe, let\u2019s dive deeper into the potential effects of mixing the two.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Breo Ellipta?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Breo Ellipta<\/span><\/a> is a brand-name drug used for the treatment of COPD or asthma. It is used to prevent COPD or asthma attacks with daily, consistent use. It can help manage symptoms like wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Breo Ellipta contains a combination of an <\/span>inhaled corticosteroid<\/span><\/a> called fluticasone furoate and a long-acting <\/span>beta-agonist<\/span><\/a> called vilanterol. The combination of these active ingredients helps decrease inflammation and relax the smooth muscles in the airways. Relaxing these muscles helps open up the airways, making it easier to breathe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This portable inhaler comes with two blister strips of medication powder: one containing 100 mcg or 200 mcg of fluticasone furoate and the other containing 25 mcg of vilanterol per blister. A single Breo Ellipta inhaler<\/a> provides treatment for 30 days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Can you mix Breo Ellipta and alcohol?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

There is no official language from the FDA or manufacturer that says you can\u2019t mix Breo Ellipta and alcohol. When used as prescribed, the active ingredients in Breo Ellipta are minimally absorbed into the bloodstream. After all, the main target of treatment is the lungs and airways.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alcohol, on the other hand, is greatly absorbed into the bloodstream and processed in the liver. Because of their differences in how they are absorbed, Breo Ellipta and alcohol do not directly interact with each other. However, they may have similar effects that can overlap and lead to complications.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>most common side effects of Breo Ellipta<\/span><\/a> include:<\/span><\/p>\n