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CAPECITABINE vs GEMCITABINE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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CAPECITABINE vs GEMCITABINE: Safety Overview

Metric CAPECITABINE GEMCITABINE
Total FAERS Reports 63,506 31,328
Deaths Reported 8,892 5,142
Death Rate 14.0% 16.4%
Hospitalizations 17,529 12,268
Average Patient Age 61.8 yrs 61.2 yrs
% Female Patients 65.1% 48.4%
FDA Approval Date Apr 17, 2018 Apr 11, 2016
Manufacturer Aurobindo Pharma Limited Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Route ORAL INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued