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DROPERIDOL vs METOCLOPRAMIDE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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DROPERIDOL vs METOCLOPRAMIDE: Safety Overview

Metric DROPERIDOL METOCLOPRAMIDE
Total FAERS Reports 924 10,911
Deaths Reported 54 1,398
Death Rate 5.8% 12.8%
Hospitalizations 390 3,915
Average Patient Age 50.4 yrs 50.8 yrs
% Female Patients 65.1% 66.5%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer American Regent, Inc. Chartwell RX, LLC
Route INTRAMUSCULAR ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Prescription