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GANCICLOVIR vs VALACYCLOVIR: Which Drug Is Safer?

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GANCICLOVIR vs VALACYCLOVIR: Safety Overview

Metric GANCICLOVIR VALACYCLOVIR
Total FAERS Reports 4,990 13,138
Deaths Reported 1,469 812
Death Rate 29.4% 6.2%
Hospitalizations 1,735 6,169
Average Patient Age 41.7 yrs 60.9 yrs
% Female Patients 41.5% 56.3%
FDA Approval Date Dec 12, 1997 Apr 3, 2012
Manufacturer Pharmascience Inc. ST. MARY'S MEDICAL PARK PHARMACY
Route INTRAVENOUS ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Prescription