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 current price for Alvesco is around $270 while average price for Spiriva is around $423, said Leroy Young, an Adjunct Professor at the Bowling Green State University 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 |