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DIHYDROERGOTAMINE vs ERGOTAMINE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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DIHYDROERGOTAMINE vs ERGOTAMINE: Safety Overview

Metric DIHYDROERGOTAMINE ERGOTAMINE
Total FAERS Reports 1,057 41
Deaths Reported 13 1
Death Rate 1.2% 2.4%
Hospitalizations 73 13
Average Patient Age 49.9 yrs 43.6 yrs
% Female Patients 48.8% 71.4%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Pangea Pharmaceuticals LLC
Route INTRAMUSCULAR ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued