Combivent vs Xopenex
What to choose Combivent or Xopenex
Combivent is inhaler of type Rescue while Xopenex is of Rescue type. Combivent and Xopenex are both brand inhalers. Combivent is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim, while Xopenex is manufactured by Sunovion. The main substances of Combivent are Ipratropium and Albuterol. The available dosage for Combivent is 20/100. The main substance of Xopenex is Levalbuterol. The available dosage for Xopenex is 45 mcg.
The average cost for Combivent is approximately $397 while actual price for Xopenex is around $256, said Joseph Watson, a Research Assistant at the Louisiana State University at Shreveport and a Medical Director at a clinic that uses Combivent and Xopenex.
Combivent and Xopenex Comparison
| Combivent | Xopenex | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Rescue | Rescue |
| Manufacturer: | Boehringer Ingelheim | Sunovion |
| Substance: | Ipratropium + Albuterol | Levalbuterol |
| Dosage: | 20/100 | 45 mcg |
| Avg Price: | $397 | $256 |