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CEFEPIME vs CEFMETAZOLE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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CEFEPIME vs CEFMETAZOLE: Safety Overview

Metric CEFEPIME CEFMETAZOLE
Total FAERS Reports 5,540 144
Deaths Reported 997 30
Death Rate 18.0% 20.8%
Hospitalizations 3,055 85
Average Patient Age 56.5 yrs 60.8 yrs
% Female Patients 47.6% 50.3%
FDA Approval Date Aug 21, 2018 Dec 11, 1989
Manufacturer Apotex Corp. N/A
Route INTRAMUSCULAR N/A
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued