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COLISTIMETHATE vs POLYMYXIN B: Which Drug Is Safer?

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COLISTIMETHATE vs POLYMYXIN B: Safety Overview

Metric COLISTIMETHATE POLYMYXIN B
Total FAERS Reports 845 644
Deaths Reported 142 114
Death Rate 16.8% 17.7%
Hospitalizations 348 200
Average Patient Age 46.4 yrs 52.8 yrs
% Female Patients 46.9% 55.3%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer Xellia Pharmaceuticals USA LLC Somerset Therapeutics, LLC
Route INTRAMUSCULAR OPHTHALMIC
Marketing Status Prescription Discontinued