Albuterol vs Ipratropium
Compare Albuterol and Ipratropium side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Albuterol | Ipratropium | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | beta2-Adrenergic Agonist | Anticholinergic |
| Used to treat | Asthma, Bronchial spasm | Bronchial spasm, Bronchitis, Pulmonary emphysema, Rhinitis, allergic, perennial, Vasomotor rhinitis |
| Generic price | From $0.29 each, about $8.64 for 30 (2 mg tablet); other forms from $0.032 per mL (2 mg/5 mL syrup (Sulf)) | From $0.11 per mL (0.02% solution (Br)) |
| Brand price | Ventolin: from $3.03 per gram (90 mcg inhaler (Hfa)). ProAir: from $67.18 per item (90 mcg inhlr (Respiclick)) | Atrovent: from $22.76 per gram (17 mcg hfa inhaler) |
| Generic savings | Generic costs about 40% less than the brand | Not listed |