Primatene vs Combivent
What to choose Primatene or Combivent
Primatene is inhaler of type Rescue while Combivent is of Rescue type. Primatene and Combivent are both brand inhalers. Primatene is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, while Combivent is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim. The main substance of Primatene is Epinephrine. The available dosage for Primatene is 0.22 mg. The main substances of Combivent are Ipratropium and Albuterol. The available dosage for Combivent is 20/100.
The current price for Primatene is roughly $36 while actual cost for Combivent is around $397, said Porter Parker, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Wilkes University and a Medical Assistant at a clinic that uses Primatene and Combivent.
Primatene and Combivent Comparison
| Primatene | Combivent | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Rescue | Rescue |
| Manufacturer: | Amphastar Pharmaceuticals | Boehringer Ingelheim |
| Substance: | Epinephrine | Ipratropium + Albuterol |
| Dosage: | 0.22 mg | 20/100 |
| Avg Price: | $36 | $397 |