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ERTAPENEM vs MEROPENEM: Which Drug Is Safer?

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ERTAPENEM vs MEROPENEM: Safety Overview

Metric ERTAPENEM MEROPENEM
Total FAERS Reports 4,069 13,867
Deaths Reported 223 3,880
Death Rate 5.5% 28.0%
Hospitalizations 1,617 7,167
Average Patient Age 64.1 yrs 51.1 yrs
% Female Patients 54.5% 42.9%
FDA Approval Date Apr 16, 2018 Apr 12, 2016
Manufacturer Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC Eugia US LLC
Route INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status Prescription Discontinued