Advair vs Combivent
What to choose Advair or Combivent
Advair is inhaler of type Control while Combivent is of Rescue type. Advair and Combivent are both brand inhalers. Advair is manufactured by pharmaceutical company GSK, while Combivent 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 substances of Combivent are Ipratropium and Albuterol. The available dosage for Combivent is 20/100.
The current cost for Advair is around $166 while average price for Combivent is roughly $397, said Augustine Gray, an Instructor at the University of Nevada, Reno and a Medical Assistant at a clinic that uses Advair and Combivent.
Advair and Combivent Comparison
Advair | Combivent | |
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Type: | Control | Rescue |
Manufacturer: | GSK | Boehringer Ingelheim |
Substance: | Fluticasone + Salmeterol | Ipratropium + Albuterol |
Dosage: | 100/50, 250/50, 500/50 | 20/100 |
Avg Price: | $166 | $397 |