Alvesco vs Spiriva
What to choose Alvesco or Spiriva
Alvesco is inhaler of type Control while Spiriva is of Control type. Alvesco and Spiriva are both brand inhalers. Alvesco is manufactured by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, while Spiriva 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 Spiriva is Tiotropium. The available dosage for Spiriva is 9 mcg.
The average price for Alvesco is approximately $270 while current price for Spiriva is approximately $423, said Stefan Cox, a Professor at the University of Guam and a Surgeon at a clinic that uses Alvesco and Spiriva.
Alvesco and Spiriva Comparison
| Alvesco | Spiriva | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Control | Control |
| Manufacturer: | AstraZeneca | Boehringer Ingelheim |
| Substance: | Ciclesonide | Tiotropium |
| Dosage: | 80 mcg, 160 mcg | 9 mcg |
| Avg Price: | $270 | $423 |