Alvesco vs Primatene
What to choose Alvesco or Primatene
Alvesco is inhaler of type Control while Primatene is of Rescue type. Alvesco and Primatene are both brand inhalers. Alvesco is manufactured by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, while Primatene is manufactured by Amphastar Pharmaceuticals. The main substance of Alvesco is Ciclesonide. The available dosages for Alvesco are 80 mcg, 160 mcg. The main substance of Primatene is Epinephrine. The available dosage for Primatene is 0.22 mg.
The current cost for Alvesco is around $270 while current cost for Primatene is approximately $36, said Avi Johnson, a Research Associate at the Mercer University and a Medical Director at a clinic that uses Alvesco and Primatene.
Alvesco and Primatene Comparison
| Alvesco | Primatene | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Control | Rescue |
| Manufacturer: | AstraZeneca | Amphastar Pharmaceuticals |
| Substance: | Ciclesonide | Epinephrine |
| Dosage: | 80 mcg, 160 mcg | 0.22 mg |
| Avg Price: | $270 | $36 |