Combivent vs Alvesco
What to choose Combivent or Alvesco
Combivent is inhaler of type Rescue while Alvesco is of Control type. Combivent and Alvesco are both brand inhalers. Combivent is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim, while Alvesco is manufactured by AstraZeneca. The main substances of Combivent are Ipratropium and Albuterol. The available dosage for Combivent is 20/100. The main substance of Alvesco is Ciclesonide. The available dosages for Alvesco are 80 mcg, 160 mcg.
The actual cost for Combivent is around $397 while average price for Alvesco is approximately $270, said Myles Johnson, an Assistant Professor at the Central Connecticut State University and a Surgeon at a clinic that uses Combivent and Alvesco.
Combivent and Alvesco Comparison
| Combivent | Alvesco | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Rescue | Control |
| Manufacturer: | Boehringer Ingelheim | AstraZeneca |
| Substance: | Ipratropium + Albuterol | Ciclesonide |
| Dosage: | 20/100 | 80 mcg, 160 mcg |
| Avg Price: | $397 | $270 |