Spiriva vs Atrovent

Spiriva vs Atrovent

What to choose Spiriva or Atrovent

Spiriva is inhaler of type Control while Atrovent is of Rescue type. Spiriva and Atrovent are both brand inhalers. Spiriva and Atrovent are both manufactured by pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim. The main substance of Spiriva is Tiotropium. The available dosage for Spiriva is 9 mcg. The main substance of Atrovent is Ipratropium. The available dosage for Atrovent is 21 mcg.

The current cost for Spiriva is roughly $423 while average price for Atrovent is approximately $365, said Chase Walker, a Lecturer at the University of Saint Thomas (MN) and a Patient Representative at a clinic that uses Spiriva and Atrovent.

Spiriva and Atrovent Comparison

Atrovent vs Spiriva
Spiriva Atrovent
Type: Control Rescue
Manufacturer: Boehringer Ingelheim Boehringer Ingelheim
Substance: Tiotropium Ipratropium
Dosage: 9 mcg 21 mcg
Avg Price: $423 $365