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Beta Agonist / Anticholinergic Combinations

Beta agonist / anticholinergic combinations are used to treat COPD. They work by opening up the airways in the lungs to allow easier breathing.

Why are beta agonist anticholinergic combinations prescribed?

  1. COPD (100%)

Key takeaways

Beta agonist / anticholinergic combinations are used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). These medications work by relaxing the muscles around your airways, making it easier for you to breathe. They come in different forms, including inhalers and nebulizers. Examples include ipratropium / albuterol (Duoneb), umeclidinium / vilanterol (Anoro Ellipta), and tiotropium / olodaterol (Stiolto Respimat). You can choose the form that best fits your needs.

Prices for popular Beta Agonist / Anticholinergic Combinations medications
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IPRATROPIUM; ALBUTEROL treats chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It works by opening the airways of the lungs, making it easier to breathe. It is a combination of an anticholinergic and a bronchodilator. It is often called a controller medication. Do not use it to treat a sudden COPD flare-up.
ACLIDINIUM; FORMOTEROL treats chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It works by opening the airways of the lungs, making it easier to breathe. It is a combination of an anticholinergic and a bronchodilator. It is often called a controller inhaler. Do not use it to treat a sudden COPD flare-up.
GLYCOPYRROLATE; FORMOTEROL treats chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It works by opening the airways of the lungs, making it easier to breathe. It is a combination of an anticholinergic and a bronchodilator. It is often called a controller inhaler. Do not use it to treat a sudden COPD flare-up.
TIOTROPIUM; OLODATEROL treats chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It works by opening the airways of the lungs, making it easier to breathe. It is a combination of an anticholinergic and a bronchodilator. It is often called a controller inhaler. Do not use it to treat a sudden COPD flare-up.
Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium/vilanterol) is used to treat COPD. Anoro Ellipta is a beta agonist/anticholinergic combination, which works by opening up the airways in the lungs to allow easier breathing. Anoro Ellipta is available as a 62.5mcg/25mcg inhaler. There are currently no generic alternatives for Anoro Ellipta. It is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Combivent

as low as$489
Combivent (ipratropium bromide and albuterol sulfate) is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Combivent is more popular than other beta agonist/anticholinergic combinations. There are currently no generic alternatives to Combivent.

Check our savings tips for co-pay cards, assistance programs, and other ways to reduce your cost. Combivent is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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