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ERTAPENEM vs ERYTHROMYCIN: Which Drug Is Safer?

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ERTAPENEM vs ERYTHROMYCIN: Safety Overview

Metric ERTAPENEM ERYTHROMYCIN
Total FAERS Reports 4,069 7,325
Deaths Reported 223 467
Death Rate 5.5% 6.4%
Hospitalizations 1,617 1,213
Average Patient Age 64.1 yrs 53.9 yrs
% Female Patients 54.5% 79.8%
FDA Approval Date Apr 16, 2018 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC Bryant Ranch Prepack
Route INTRAMUSCULAR TOPICAL
Marketing Status Prescription Discontinued