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CEFPODOXIME PROXETIL vs CEFUROXIME: Which Drug Is Safer?

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CEFPODOXIME PROXETIL vs CEFUROXIME: Safety Overview

Metric CEFPODOXIME PROXETIL CEFUROXIME
Total FAERS Reports 323 5,209
Deaths Reported 5 439
Death Rate 1.5% 8.4%
Hospitalizations 160 2,274
Average Patient Age 52.9 yrs 56.6 yrs
% Female Patients 70.0% 45.1%
FDA Approval Date Aug 20, 2003 Apr 16, 1998
Manufacturer Amici Pharmaceuticals, LLC. Sagent Pharmaceuticals
Route ORAL INTRAMUSCULAR
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued