Alvesco vs Atrovent

Alvesco vs Atrovent

What to choose Alvesco or Atrovent

Alvesco is inhaler of type Control while Atrovent is of Rescue type. Alvesco and Atrovent are both brand inhalers. Alvesco is manufactured by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, while Atrovent is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim. The main substance of Alvesco is Ciclesonide. The available dosages for Alvesco are 80 mcg, 160 mcg. The main substance of Atrovent is Ipratropium. The available dosage for Atrovent is 21 mcg.

The average price for Alvesco is roughly $270 while current cost for Atrovent is approximately $365, said Zayd King, a Research Assistant at the Minot State University and an Advanced Medical Support Assistant at a clinic that uses Alvesco and Atrovent.

Alvesco and Atrovent Comparison

Atrovent vs Alvesco
Alvesco Atrovent
Type: Control Rescue
Manufacturer: AstraZeneca Boehringer Ingelheim
Substance: Ciclesonide Ipratropium
Dosage: 80 mcg, 160 mcg 21 mcg
Avg Price: $270 $365