Budesonide / Formoterol vs Tiotropium
Compare Budesonide / Formoterol and Tiotropium side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Budesonide / Formoterol | Tiotropium | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Corticosteroid, beta2-Adrenergic Agonist | Anticholinergic |
| Used to treat | Asthma, Bronchial spasm, Inflammatory bowel diseases, Rhinitis, allergic, perennial | Chronic bronchitis, Pulmonary emphysema |
| Generic price | From $15.67 per gram (80-4.5) | From $11.81 each, about $354 for 30 (18 mcg capsule-inhaler) |
| Brand price | Symbicort: from $19.28 per gram (80-4.5 mcg inhaler) | Spiriva: from $10.62 each, about $319 for 30 (18 mcg capsule (Handihaler)); other forms from $126 per gram (1.25 mcg inh (Respimat)) |
| Generic savings | Generic costs about 19% less than the brand | Not listed |