Vilanterol

Category: pharmacological

Pharmacological Mechanism

Long-acting β2-adrenergic agonist — 24-h once-daily dosing (longest LABA available). Always combined with inhaled corticosteroid (fluticasone furoate) or LAMA (umeclidinium) for asthma + COPD maintenance — never as monotherapy in asthma.

Half-Life (t½)

INH: 11h

Dosing Guidelines

• INH: Typical 0.025mg (Range: 0.025 - 0.025 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• respiratory