ATROVENT HFA vs SPIRIVA RESPIMAT

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 12, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ATROVENT HFA and SPIRIVA RESPIMAT are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ATROVENT HFA	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.62 /mL	~$353.74 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE	TIOTROPIUM BROMIDE
Manufacturer	Boehringer Ingelheim	Boehringer Ingelheim
Dosage forms	Spray/Inhaler, metered	Spray/Inhaler, metered
Drug class	Anticholinergic	Anticholinergic
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Bronchial Spasm, Bronchitis, Pulmonary Emphysema	Pulmonary Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis

atrovent hfa spiriva respimat

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.62 /mL

~$353.74 /30

Type

Active ingredient

IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE

TIOTROPIUM BROMIDE

Manufacturer

Boehringer Ingelheim

Dosage forms

Spray/Inhaler, metered

Drug class

Anticholinergic

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Bronchial Spasm, Bronchitis, Pulmonary Emphysema

Pulmonary Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Atrovent Hfa or Spiriva Respimat?

Atrovent Hfa and Spiriva Respimat are tied at 3.6 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Atrovent Hfa and Spiriva Respimat?

Atrovent Hfa contains Ipratropium Bromide, while Spiriva Respimat contains Tiotropium Bromide — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.