Foradil vs Xopenex

Foradil vs Xopenex

What to choose Foradil or Xopenex

Foradil is inhaler of type Control while Xopenex is of Rescue type. Foradil and Xopenex are both brand inhalers. Foradil is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Cigna, while Xopenex is manufactured by Sunovion. The main substance of Foradil is Formoterol. The available dosage for Foradil is 12 mcg. The main substance of Xopenex is Levalbuterol. The available dosage for Xopenex is 45 mcg.

The actual cost for Foradil is approximately Discontinued while current price for Xopenex is around $256, said Malcolm Myers, an Adjunct Professor at the Indiana University Southeast at New Albany and a Physician at a clinic that uses Foradil and Xopenex.

Foradil and Xopenex Comparison

Xopenex vs Foradil
Foradil Xopenex
Type: Control Rescue
Manufacturer: Cigna Sunovion
Substance: Formoterol Levalbuterol
Dosage: 12 mcg 45 mcg
Avg Price: Discontinued $256