Spiriva vs Primatene
What to choose Spiriva or Primatene
Spiriva is inhaler of type Control while Primatene is of Rescue type. Spiriva and Primatene are both brand inhalers. Spiriva is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim, while Primatene is manufactured by Amphastar Pharmaceuticals. The main substance of Spiriva is Tiotropium. The available dosage for Spiriva is 9 mcg. The main substance of Primatene is Epinephrine. The available dosage for Primatene is 0.22 mg.
The average price for Spiriva is roughly $423 while average price for Primatene is approximately $36, said Kyro Nelson, a Scientist at the St. Thomas University (FL) and an Advanced Medical Support Assistant at a clinic that uses Spiriva and Primatene.
Spiriva and Primatene Comparison
| Spiriva | Primatene | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Control | Rescue |
| Manufacturer: | Boehringer Ingelheim | Amphastar Pharmaceuticals |
| Substance: | Tiotropium | Epinephrine |
| Dosage: | 9 mcg | 0.22 mg |
| Avg Price: | $423 | $36 |