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CEFTRIAXONE vs CEFUROXIME: Which Drug Is Safer?

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CEFTRIAXONE vs CEFUROXIME: Safety Overview

Metric CEFTRIAXONE CEFUROXIME
Total FAERS Reports 19,418 5,209
Deaths Reported 2,926 439
Death Rate 15.1% 8.4%
Hospitalizations 9,596 2,274
Average Patient Age 55.8 yrs 56.6 yrs
% Female Patients 47.2% 45.1%
FDA Approval Date Apr 12, 2007 Apr 16, 1998
Manufacturer Baxter Healthcare Company Sagent Pharmaceuticals
Route INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued