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CEFOTAXIME vs CEFPROZIL: Which Drug Is Safer?

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CEFOTAXIME vs CEFPROZIL: Safety Overview

Metric CEFOTAXIME CEFPROZIL
Total FAERS Reports 3,298 337
Deaths Reported 557 6
Death Rate 16.9% 1.8%
Hospitalizations 1,932 95
Average Patient Age 46.7 yrs 48.0 yrs
% Female Patients 40.4% 69.1%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Apr 9, 2024
Manufacturer SteriMax Inc. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Route INTRAMUSCULAR ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued