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CEFOTAXIME vs CEFTRIAXONE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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CEFOTAXIME vs CEFTRIAXONE: Safety Overview

Metric CEFOTAXIME CEFTRIAXONE
Total FAERS Reports 3,298 19,418
Deaths Reported 557 2,926
Death Rate 16.9% 15.1%
Hospitalizations 1,932 9,596
Average Patient Age 46.7 yrs 55.8 yrs
% Female Patients 40.4% 47.2%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Apr 12, 2007
Manufacturer SteriMax Inc. Baxter Healthcare Company
Route INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued