Primatene vs Combivent
What to choose Primatene or Combivent
Primatene and Combivent are inhalers both 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 actual price for Primatene is around Discontinued per inhaler while average cost for Combivent is around $397 per inhaler, said Kyler Hernandez, a Scientist at the St. Ambrose University and a Physician 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 |