Does Trelegy contain steroids?
Yes. Trelegy Ellipta contains an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS), which is a steroid. Specifically, it contains fluticasone furoate along with two other inhaled medicines: umeclidinium and vilanterol.[1]
What kind of steroid is it?
The steroid in Trelegy is fluticasone furoate, delivered directly to the lungs as an inhaled medication. This is different from taking oral (by mouth) steroids, because inhaled corticosteroids act mostly in the airways.[1]
Is the steroid in Trelegy the same as “systemic” steroids?
No. Because the corticosteroid is inhaled, most of the steroid effect is localized to the lungs rather than whole-body exposure like oral prednisone (though side effects can still happen, especially at higher doses or with long-term use).[1]
What steroid-related side effects should patients watch for?
Common concerns with inhaled corticosteroids include throat irritation and hoarseness, and a higher risk of oral thrush (fungal infection) if the medication is not managed properly. Rinsing your mouth or brushing teeth after use can help reduce these risks.[1]
Is Trelegy only for asthma, or also for COPD?
Trelegy is used for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is also used for asthma in eligible patients. In both cases, the steroid component is fluticasone furoate.[1]
Sources
[1] https://www.trelegyellipta.com/about-trelegy.html