Qvar vs Combivent
What to choose Qvar or Combivent
Qvar is inhaler of type Control while Combivent is of Rescue type. Qvar and Combivent are both brand inhalers. Qvar is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Teva, while Combivent is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim. The main substance of Qvar is Beclomethasone. The available dosages for Qvar are 40 mcg, 80 mcg. The main substances of Combivent are Ipratropium and Albuterol. The available dosage for Combivent is 20/100.
The average price for Qvar is roughly $276 while average price for Combivent is around $397, said Davis Lee, a Professor at the Campbell University and a Medical Director at a clinic that uses Qvar and Combivent.
Qvar and Combivent Comparison
| Qvar | Combivent | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Control | Rescue |
| Manufacturer: | Teva | Boehringer Ingelheim |
| Substance: | Beclomethasone | Ipratropium + Albuterol |
| Dosage: | 40 mcg, 80 mcg | 20/100 |
| Avg Price: | $276 | $397 |