Advair vs Atrovent
What to choose Advair or Atrovent
Advair is inhaler of type Control while Atrovent is of Rescue type. Advair and Atrovent are both brand inhalers. Advair is manufactured by pharmaceutical company GSK, while Atrovent is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim. The main substances of Advair are Fluticasone and Salmeterol. The available dosages for Advair are 100/50, 250/50, 500/50. The main substance of Atrovent is Ipratropium. The available dosage for Atrovent is 21 mcg.
The average cost for Advair is around $166 while current price for Atrovent is roughly $365, said Keanu Harris, a Lecturer at the Sewanee, University of the South and a Medical Director at a clinic that uses Advair and Atrovent.
Advair and Atrovent Comparison
| Advair | Atrovent | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Control | Rescue |
| Manufacturer: | GSK | Boehringer Ingelheim |
| Substance: | Fluticasone + Salmeterol | Ipratropium |
| Dosage: | 100/50, 250/50, 500/50 | 21 mcg |
| Avg Price: | $166 | $365 |