Xopenex vs Dulera
What to choose Xopenex or Dulera
Xopenex is inhaler of type Rescue while Dulera is of Control type. Xopenex and Dulera are both brand inhalers. Xopenex is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Sunovion, while Dulera is manufactured by Merck & Co. The main substance of Xopenex is Levalbuterol. The available dosage for Xopenex is 45 mcg. The main substances of Dulera are Mometasone and Formoterol. The available dosages for Dulera are 100/5, 200/5.
The actual cost for Xopenex is approximately $256 per inhaler while actual cost for Dulera is around $228 per inhaler, said Valentino Nguyen, a Lecturer at the Portland State University and a Medical Director at a clinic that uses Xopenex and Dulera.
Xopenex and Dulera Comparison
| Xopenex | Dulera | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Rescue | Control |
| Manufacturer: | Sunovion | Merck & Co. |
| Substance: | Levalbuterol | Mometasone + Formoterol |
| Dosage: | 45 mcg | 100/5, 200/5 |
| Avg Price: | $256 | $228 |