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CIMETIDINE vs RANITIDINE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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CIMETIDINE vs RANITIDINE: Safety Overview

Metric CIMETIDINE RANITIDINE
Total FAERS Reports 1,017 418,307
Deaths Reported 73 26,824
Death Rate 7.2% 6.4%
Hospitalizations 389 7,673
Average Patient Age 54.6 yrs 57.3 yrs
% Female Patients 74.0% 46.4%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Apr 1, 2004
Manufacturer Wal-Mart Stores Inc Granules India Ltd
Route ORAL ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued