Combivent vs Alvesco

Combivent vs Alvesco

What to choose Combivent or Alvesco

Combivent is inhaler of type Rescue while Alvesco is of Control type. Combivent and Alvesco are both brand inhalers. Combivent is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim, while Alvesco is manufactured by AstraZeneca. The main substances of Combivent are Ipratropium and Albuterol. The available dosage for Combivent is 20/100. The main substance of Alvesco is Ciclesonide. The available dosages for Alvesco are 80 mcg, 160 mcg.

The current price for Combivent is around $397 while average cost for Alvesco is around $270, said Soren Stewart, an Instructor at the West Virginia University at Parkersburg and a Medical Director at a clinic that uses Combivent and Alvesco.

Combivent and Alvesco Comparison

Alvesco vs Combivent
Combivent Alvesco
Type: Rescue Control
Manufacturer: Boehringer Ingelheim AstraZeneca
Substance: Ipratropium + Albuterol Ciclesonide
Dosage: 20/100 80 mcg, 160 mcg
Avg Price: $397 $270