Advair vs Atrovent

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 current price for Advair is roughly $166 while actual price for Atrovent is roughly $365, said David Smith, an Adjunct Professor at the Wayne State University and an Advanced Medical Support Assistant at a clinic that uses Advair and Atrovent.

Advair and Atrovent Comparison

Atrovent vs Advair
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