Atrovent vs Xopenex

Atrovent vs Xopenex

What to choose Atrovent or Xopenex

Atrovent is inhaler of type Rescue while Xopenex is of Rescue type. Atrovent and Xopenex are both brand inhalers. Atrovent is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim, while Xopenex is manufactured by Sunovion. The main substance of Atrovent is Ipratropium. The available dosage for Atrovent is 21 mcg. The main substance of Xopenex is Levalbuterol. The available dosage for Xopenex is 45 mcg.

The actual price for Atrovent is roughly $365 while average cost for Xopenex is around $256, said Reece Powell, an Adjunct Professor at the Arkansas Tech University and a Physician at a clinic that uses Atrovent and Xopenex.

Atrovent and Xopenex Comparison

Xopenex vs Atrovent
Atrovent Xopenex
Type: Rescue Rescue
Manufacturer: Boehringer Ingelheim Sunovion
Substance: Ipratropium Levalbuterol
Dosage: 21 mcg 45 mcg
Avg Price: $365 $256