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GENTAMICIN vs TOBRAMYCIN: Which Drug Is Safer?

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GENTAMICIN vs TOBRAMYCIN: Safety Overview

Metric GENTAMICIN TOBRAMYCIN
Total FAERS Reports 6,591 11,597
Deaths Reported 947 1,306
Death Rate 14.4% 11.3%
Hospitalizations 2,865 5,106
Average Patient Age 52.2 yrs 38.0 yrs
% Female Patients 49.4% 54.0%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC Lifestar Pharma LLC
Route INTRAMUSCULAR RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued