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ACYCLOVIR vs GANCICLOVIR: Which Drug Is Safer?

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ACYCLOVIR vs GANCICLOVIR: Safety Overview

Metric ACYCLOVIR GANCICLOVIR
Total FAERS Reports 14,197 4,990
Deaths Reported 2,057 1,469
Death Rate 14.5% 29.4%
Hospitalizations 6,095 1,735
Average Patient Age 50.0 yrs 41.7 yrs
% Female Patients 51.8% 41.5%
FDA Approval Date Apr 12, 2013 Dec 12, 1997
Manufacturer REMEDYREPACK INC. Pharmascience Inc.
Route ORAL INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued