Primatene vs Combivent
What to choose Primatene or Combivent
Primatene is inhaler of type Rescue while Combivent is of Rescue type. Primatene and Combivent are both brand inhalers. Primatene is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, while Combivent is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim. The main substance of Primatene is Epinephrine. The available dosage for Primatene is 0.22 mg. The main substances of Combivent are Ipratropium and Albuterol. The available dosage for Combivent is 20/100.
The average cost for Primatene is roughly $36 while current cost for Combivent is around $397, said Mohammad Ross, an Adjunct Professor at the Ohio Northern University and a Patient Representative at a clinic that uses Primatene and Combivent.
Primatene and Combivent Comparison
| Primatene | Combivent | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Rescue | Rescue |
| Manufacturer: | Amphastar Pharmaceuticals | Boehringer Ingelheim |
| Substance: | Epinephrine | Ipratropium + Albuterol |
| Dosage: | 0.22 mg | 20/100 |
| Avg Price: | $36 | $397 |