ProAir vs Xopenex
What to choose ProAir or Xopenex
ProAir and Xopenex are inhalers both of Rescue type. ProAir and Xopenex are both brand inhalers. ProAir is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Teva, while Xopenex is manufactured by Sunovion. The main substance of ProAir is Albuterol. The available dosages for ProAir are 90mcg, 108mcg. The main substance of Xopenex is Levalbuterol. The available dosage for Xopenex is 45 mcg.
The actual cost for ProAir is roughly $67 per inhaler while current price for Xopenex is roughly $256 per inhaler, said Lyric Morales, an Assistant Professor at the Indiana University/Purdue University at Fort Wayne and a Medical Assistant at a clinic that uses ProAir and Xopenex.
ProAir and Xopenex Comparison
| ProAir | Xopenex | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Rescue | Rescue |
| Manufacturer: | Teva | Sunovion |
| Substance: | Albuterol | Levalbuterol |
| Dosage: | 90mcg, 108mcg | 45 mcg |
| Avg Price: | $67 | $256 |