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AZITHROMYCIN vs ERYTHROMYCIN ETHYLSUCCINATE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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AZITHROMYCIN vs ERYTHROMYCIN ETHYLSUCCINATE: Safety Overview

Metric AZITHROMYCIN ERYTHROMYCIN ETHYLSUCCINATE
Total FAERS Reports 17,553 258
Deaths Reported 1,405 8
Death Rate 8.0% 3.1%
Hospitalizations 5,983 47
Average Patient Age 51.5 yrs 39.1 yrs
% Female Patients 58.6% 73.9%
FDA Approval Date Apr 11, 2023 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer DirectRx Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (former...
Route ORAL ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Prescription