Alvesco vs Primatene

Alvesco vs Primatene

What to choose Alvesco or Primatene

Alvesco is inhaler of type Control while Primatene is of Rescue type. Alvesco and Primatene are both brand inhalers. Alvesco is manufactured by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, while Primatene is manufactured by Amphastar Pharmaceuticals. The main substance of Alvesco is Ciclesonide. The available dosages for Alvesco are 80 mcg, 160 mcg. The main substance of Primatene is Epinephrine. The available dosage for Primatene is 0.22 mg.

The actual price for Alvesco is around $270 while actual cost for Primatene is approximately $36, said Leo Long, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Louisiana Tech University and a Patient Representative at a clinic that uses Alvesco and Primatene.

Alvesco and Primatene Comparison

Primatene vs Alvesco
Alvesco Primatene
Type: Control Rescue
Manufacturer: AstraZeneca Amphastar Pharmaceuticals
Substance: Ciclesonide Epinephrine
Dosage: 80 mcg, 160 mcg 0.22 mg
Avg Price: $270 $36