ProAir vs Combivent
What to choose ProAir or Combivent
ProAir and Combivent are inhalers both of Rescue type. ProAir and Combivent are both brand inhalers. ProAir is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Teva, while Combivent is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim. The main substance of ProAir is Albuterol. The available dosages for ProAir are 90mcg, 108mcg. The main substances of Combivent are Ipratropium and Albuterol. The available dosage for Combivent is 20/100.
The current cost for ProAir is roughly $67 per inhaler while actual cost for Combivent is around $397 per inhaler, said Louie Clark, a Lecturer at the Michigan Technological University and an Advanced Medical Support Assistant at a clinic that uses ProAir and Combivent.
ProAir and Combivent Comparison
| ProAir | Combivent | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Rescue | Rescue |
| Manufacturer: | Teva | Boehringer Ingelheim |
| Substance: | Albuterol | Ipratropium + Albuterol |
| Dosage: | 90mcg, 108mcg | 20/100 |
| Avg Price: | $67 | $397 |