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DEXMEDETOMIDINE vs DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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DEXMEDETOMIDINE vs DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE: Safety Overview

Metric DEXMEDETOMIDINE DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE
Total FAERS Reports 3,280 2,100
Deaths Reported 235 24
Death Rate 7.2% 1.1%
Hospitalizations 1,258 88
Average Patient Age 40.8 yrs 18.1 yrs
% Female Patients 43.0% 36.5%
FDA Approval Date Apr 26, 2017 Apr 21, 2011
Manufacturer Sagent Pharmaceuticals Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Route INTRAVENOUS ORAL
Marketing Status Prescription Prescription