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DESOGESTREL vs DEXAMETHASONE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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DESOGESTREL vs DEXAMETHASONE: Safety Overview

Metric DESOGESTREL DEXAMETHASONE
Total FAERS Reports 592 125,272
Deaths Reported 29 22,319
Death Rate 4.9% 17.8%
Hospitalizations 242 51,311
Average Patient Age 33.5 yrs 59.1 yrs
% Female Patients 96.4% 45.1%
FDA Approval Date N/A Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer N/A Advanced Rx Pharmacy of Tennessee, LLC
Route N/A INTRAMUSCULAR
Marketing Status N/A Discontinued