{"id":55926,"date":"2023-02-10T11:57:35","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T16:57:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=55926"},"modified":"2026-03-06T15:33:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T20:33:43","slug":"brovana-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/brovana-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Brovana (arformoterol tartrate) alternatives: What can I take instead of Brovana?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brovana (arformoterol) is the brand name of a nebulization solution medication used to control <\/span>chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)<\/span><\/a>, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. This nebulizer medication is used daily and contains a <\/span>long-acting beta agonist (LABA)<\/span><\/a>. As an FDA-approved COPD medication, Brovana can be an effective option for people with COPD symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing, and chest tightness. The medication works as a <\/span>bronchodilator<\/span><\/a> to relax the muscles around the airways to improve breathing problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Brovana is given through a nebulizer, a small machine that turns liquid medicine into a mist that is inhaled through a mouthpiece or a mask. Brovana is typically used twice daily and is available as a generic nebulization solution, <\/span>arformoterol<\/span><\/a>. As a longer-acting medication, Brovana typically lasts around 12 hours. Often, more than one type of inhaled medication is used in COPD management, and alternatives may be needed based on the level of symptom improvement.<\/span><\/p>\n

While an effective treatment for some people, Brovana may not be the best option for all people managing COPD symptoms. While inhaled medications are available as nebulization solutions and inhalers, studies show that the devices are similar in effectiveness, as long as they are used properly. All methods work just as well when the correct technique is used. Inhalers are smaller and require no power source. Additionally, because inhalers deliver the medicine much more quickly than a nebulizer, they may be preferred by some people. However, some inhalers require coordination or strong inhalations that older adults may find challenging. Also, some side effects of Brovana may be intolerable for certain people. The preference of the patient is considered when deciding on COPD treatment device options.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/b>What is a nebulizer? Learn how it works and why you might need one<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

What can I take in place of Brovana (arformoterol tartrate)?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are other options available to treat COPD that do not improve with Brovana. These alternative prescription medications include other types of LABAs, <\/span>short-acting beta agonists (SABAs)<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>long-acting muscarinic-antagonists (LAMAs)<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>short-acting muscarinic-antagonists (SAMAs)<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>inhaled corticosteroids<\/span><\/a>, combination inhalers, and oral medications. Each treatment plan needs to be individualized as the relationship between severity of symptoms, airflow obstruction, and severity of exacerbations can differ between people. These options may be more suitable for certain individuals due to their different uses, side effect profiles, and dosages.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Compare Brovana (arformoterol tartrate) <\/b>alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Drug name<\/b><\/td>\nUses<\/b><\/td>\nDosage<\/b><\/td>\nSavings options<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brovana (arformoterol tartrate)<\/span><\/td>\nChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)<\/span><\/td>\nInhale one vial (15 mcg) by mouth via nebulizer twice daily<\/span><\/td>\nBrovana coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Advair Diskus (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol)<\/span><\/td>\n-Asthma<\/span><\/p>\n

-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)<\/span><\/td>\n

Inhale one inhalation by mouth twice daily<\/span><\/td>\nAdvair Diskus coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Atrovent HFA (ipratropium)<\/span><\/td>\nChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)<\/span><\/td>\nInhale two inhalations (17 mcg each) by mouth every 4 to 6 hours as needed<\/span><\/td>\nAtrovent HFA coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bevespi Aerosphere<\/span><\/p>\n

(glycopyrronium and formoterol)<\/span><\/td>\n

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)<\/span><\/td>\nInhale two inhalations (9 mcg\/4.8 mcg each ) by mouth twice daily<\/span><\/td>\nBevespi Aerosphere coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Incruse Ellipta (umeclidinium)<\/span><\/td>\nChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)<\/span><\/td>\nInhale one inhalation (62.5 mcg) by mouth once daily<\/span><\/td>\nIncruse Ellipta coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Perforomist (formoterol)<\/span><\/td>\nChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)<\/span><\/td>\nInhale one vial (20 mcg) by mouth via nebulizer twice daily\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nPerforomist coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Serevent Diskus (salmeterol)<\/span><\/td>\n-Asthma<\/span><\/p>\n

-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)<\/span><\/p>\n

-Exercise-induced bronchospasm<\/span><\/td>\n

Inhale one inhalation (50 mcg) by mouth twice daily<\/span><\/td>\nSerevent Diskus coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spiriva HandiHaler (tiotropium)<\/span><\/td>\nChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)<\/span><\/td>\nInhale contents of one capsule (18 mcg) by mouth once daily\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSpiriva HandiHaler coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Striverdi Respimat (olodaterol)<\/span><\/td>\nChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)<\/span><\/td>\nInhale two inhalations (2.5 mcg each) by mouth once daily\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nStriverdi Respimat coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol)<\/span><\/td>\n-Asthma<\/span><\/p>\n

-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)<\/span><\/td>\n

Inhale two inhalations by mouth twice daily<\/span><\/td>\nSymbicort coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tudorza Pressair (aclidinium)<\/span><\/td>\nChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)<\/span><\/td>\nInhale one inhalation (400 mcg) by mouth twice daily<\/span><\/td>\nTudorza Pressair coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yupelri (revefenacin)<\/span><\/td>\nChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)<\/span><\/td>\nInhale one vial (175 mcg) by mouth via nebulizer once daily<\/span><\/td>\nYupelri coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Other alternatives to Brovana<\/span><\/h3>\n

For people seeking other alternative COPD maintenance treatments, there are a variety of different dosage forms, including single medication inhalers, combination medication inhalers, and oral tablet options.<\/span><\/p>\n

Oral Medications<\/span><\/p>\n