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GENTAMICIN vs STREPTOMYCIN: Which Drug Is Safer?

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GENTAMICIN vs STREPTOMYCIN: Safety Overview

Metric GENTAMICIN STREPTOMYCIN
Total FAERS Reports 6,591 344
Deaths Reported 947 44
Death Rate 14.4% 12.8%
Hospitalizations 2,865 136
Average Patient Age 52.2 yrs 44.3 yrs
% Female Patients 49.4% 31.7%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC XGen Pharmaceuticals DJB, Inc.
Route INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAMUSCULAR
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued