ATROVENT HFA vs THEOPHYLLINE IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ATROVENT HFA and THEOPHYLLINE IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER 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	THEOPHYLLINE IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER
Rating	72/100	60/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.62 /mL	$0.86 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE	THEOPHYLLINE
Manufacturer	Boehringer Ingelheim	Hospira
Dosage forms	Spray/Inhaler, metered	Injectable
Drug class	Anticholinergic	Methylxanthine
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 8.7 hours on average (range roughly 6 to 13 hours) in otherwise healthy non-smoking adults 16-60 years
Treats	Bronchial Spasm, Bronchitis, Pulmonary Emphysema	Apnea, Asthma, Bradycardia

atrovent hfa theophylline in dextrose 5% in plastic container

Rating

72/100

60/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.62 /mL

$0.86 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE

THEOPHYLLINE

Manufacturer

Boehringer Ingelheim

Hospira

Dosage forms

Spray/Inhaler, metered

Injectable

Drug class

Anticholinergic

Methylxanthine

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 8.7 hours on average (range roughly 6 to 13 hours) in otherwise healthy non-smoking adults 16-60 years

Treats

Bronchial Spasm, Bronchitis, Pulmonary Emphysema

Apnea, Asthma, Bradycardia

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Atrovent Hfa or Theophylline in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container?

By our independent rating, Atrovent Hfa scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.0 out of 5 for Theophylline in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Atrovent Hfa or Theophylline in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container?

Atrovent Hfa costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.62 vs $0.86 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Atrovent Hfa and Theophylline in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container?

Atrovent Hfa contains Ipratropium Bromide, while Theophylline in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container contains Theophylline — 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.