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CEFTRIAXONE vs CEPHALEXIN: Which Drug Is Safer?

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CEFTRIAXONE vs CEPHALEXIN: Safety Overview

Metric CEFTRIAXONE CEPHALEXIN
Total FAERS Reports 19,418 7,901
Deaths Reported 2,926 295
Death Rate 15.1% 3.7%
Hospitalizations 9,596 1,832
Average Patient Age 55.8 yrs 54.7 yrs
% Female Patients 47.2% 73.4%
FDA Approval Date Apr 12, 2007 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer Baxter Healthcare Company AMELLA PHARMA, LLC
Route INTRAVENOUS ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued