Primatene vs Xopenex
What to choose Primatene or Xopenex
Primatene is inhaler of type Rescue while Xopenex is of Rescue type. Primatene and Xopenex are both brand inhalers. Primatene is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, while Xopenex is manufactured by Sunovion. The main substance of Primatene is Epinephrine. The available dosage for Primatene is 0.22 mg. The main substance of Xopenex is Levalbuterol. The available dosage for Xopenex is 45 mcg.
The current cost for Primatene is around $36 while current price for Xopenex is roughly $256, said Archie Mitchell, a Scientist at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico and a Medical Director at a clinic that uses Primatene and Xopenex.
Primatene and Xopenex Comparison
| Primatene | Xopenex | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Rescue | Rescue |
| Manufacturer: | Amphastar Pharmaceuticals | Sunovion |
| Substance: | Epinephrine | Levalbuterol |
| Dosage: | 0.22 mg | 45 mcg |
| Avg Price: | $36 | $256 |