Wixela vs Xopenex

Wixela vs Xopenex

What to choose Wixela or Xopenex

Wixela is inhaler of type Control while Xopenex is of Rescue type. Wixela and Xopenex are both brand inhalers. Wixela is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Viatris, while Xopenex is manufactured by Sunovion. The main substances of Wixela are Fluticasone and Salmeterol. The available dosage for Wixela is 250/50. The main substance of Xopenex is Levalbuterol. The available dosage for Xopenex is 45 mcg.

The average cost for Wixela is around $240 while current cost for Xopenex is around $256, said Jakari Rodriguez, a Lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and a Medical Assistant at a clinic that uses Wixela and Xopenex.

Wixela and Xopenex Comparison

Xopenex vs Wixela
Wixela Xopenex
Type: Control Rescue
Manufacturer: Viatris Sunovion
Substance: Fluticasone + Salmeterol Levalbuterol
Dosage: 250/50 45 mcg
Avg Price: $240 $256