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DEVICE vs DEXMEDETOMIDINE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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DEVICE vs DEXMEDETOMIDINE: Safety Overview

Metric DEVICE DEXMEDETOMIDINE
Total FAERS Reports 12,750 3,280
Deaths Reported 398 235
Death Rate 3.1% 7.2%
Hospitalizations 1,716 1,258
Average Patient Age 63.7 yrs 40.8 yrs
% Female Patients 57.4% 43.0%
FDA Approval Date N/A Apr 26, 2017
Manufacturer N/A Sagent Pharmaceuticals
Route N/A INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status N/A Prescription