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CEFOTAXIME vs CEFPODOXIME: Which Drug Is Safer?

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CEFOTAXIME vs CEFPODOXIME: Safety Overview

Metric CEFOTAXIME CEFPODOXIME
Total FAERS Reports 3,298 398
Deaths Reported 557 19
Death Rate 16.9% 4.8%
Hospitalizations 1,932 257
Average Patient Age 46.7 yrs 50.0 yrs
% Female Patients 40.4% 58.2%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 N/A
Manufacturer SteriMax Inc. N/A
Route INTRAMUSCULAR N/A
Marketing Status Discontinued N/A