Advair vs Combivent
What to choose Advair or Combivent
Advair is inhaler of type Control while Combivent is of Rescue type. Advair and Combivent are both brand inhalers. Advair is manufactured by pharmaceutical company GSK, while Combivent is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim. The main substances of Advair are Fluticasone and Salmeterol. The available dosages for Advair are 100/50, 250/50, 500/50. The main substances of Combivent are Ipratropium and Albuterol. The available dosage for Combivent is 20/100.
The actual price for Advair is approximately $166 while current price for Combivent is roughly $397, said Dariel Nguyen, an Associate Professor at the Idaho State University and a Patient Representative at a clinic that uses Advair and Combivent.
Advair and Combivent Comparison
| Advair | Combivent | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Control | Rescue |
| Manufacturer: | GSK | Boehringer Ingelheim |
| Substance: | Fluticasone + Salmeterol | Ipratropium + Albuterol |
| Dosage: | 100/50, 250/50, 500/50 | 20/100 |
| Avg Price: | $166 | $397 |