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EPHEDRINE vs PSEUDOEPHEDRINE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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EPHEDRINE vs PSEUDOEPHEDRINE: Safety Overview

Metric EPHEDRINE PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
Total FAERS Reports 1,152 13,070
Deaths Reported 195 3,768
Death Rate 16.9% 28.8%
Hospitalizations 369 4,451
Average Patient Age 49.9 yrs 46.5 yrs
% Female Patients 56.3% 90.7%
FDA Approval Date Apr 14, 2022 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer Medical Purchasing Solutions, LLC American Sales Company
Route INTRAVENOUS ORAL
Marketing Status Prescription Discontinued