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CHLORAMPHENICOL vs CHLORPHENIRAMINE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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CHLORAMPHENICOL vs CHLORPHENIRAMINE: Safety Overview

Metric CHLORAMPHENICOL CHLORPHENIRAMINE
Total FAERS Reports 488 1,919
Deaths Reported 163 607
Death Rate 33.4% 31.6%
Hospitalizations 197 663
Average Patient Age 55.6 yrs 44.1 yrs
% Female Patients 43.0% 48.1%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ACTIPHARMA, LLC
Route INTRAVENOUS ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued