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DEXMEDETOMIDINE vs DEXTROMETHORPHAN: Which Drug Is Safer?

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DEXMEDETOMIDINE vs DEXTROMETHORPHAN: Safety Overview

Metric DEXMEDETOMIDINE DEXTROMETHORPHAN
Total FAERS Reports 3,280 5,174
Deaths Reported 235 1,303
Death Rate 7.2% 25.2%
Hospitalizations 1,258 612
Average Patient Age 40.8 yrs 41.2 yrs
% Female Patients 43.0% 58.6%
FDA Approval Date Apr 26, 2017 N/A
Manufacturer Sagent Pharmaceuticals Cardinal Health 107, LLC
Route INTRAVENOUS ORAL
Marketing Status Prescription N/A