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CEFAZOLIN vs CEFEPIME: Which Drug Is Safer?

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CEFAZOLIN vs CEFEPIME: Safety Overview

Metric CEFAZOLIN CEFEPIME
Total FAERS Reports 5,113 5,540
Deaths Reported 345 997
Death Rate 6.7% 18.0%
Hospitalizations 2,331 3,055
Average Patient Age 54.8 yrs 56.5 yrs
% Female Patients 53.1% 47.6%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Aug 21, 2018
Manufacturer A-S Medication Solutions Apotex Corp.
Route INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAMUSCULAR
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued