Alvesco vs Atrovent

Alvesco vs Atrovent

What to choose Alvesco or Atrovent

Alvesco is inhaler of type Control while Atrovent is of Rescue type. Alvesco and Atrovent are both brand inhalers. Alvesco is manufactured by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, while Atrovent is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim. The main substance of Alvesco is Ciclesonide. The available dosages for Alvesco are 80 mcg, 160 mcg. The main substance of Atrovent is Ipratropium. The available dosage for Atrovent is 21 mcg.

The actual price for Alvesco is around $270 while average price for Atrovent is roughly $365, said Dax Young, a Scientist at the University of Massachusetts System and a Surgeon at a clinic that uses Alvesco and Atrovent.

Alvesco and Atrovent Comparison

Atrovent vs Alvesco
Alvesco Atrovent
Type: Control Rescue
Manufacturer: AstraZeneca Boehringer Ingelheim
Substance: Ciclesonide Ipratropium
Dosage: 80 mcg, 160 mcg 21 mcg
Avg Price: $270 $365