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HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE vs LEFLUNOMIDE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE vs LEFLUNOMIDE: Safety Overview

Metric HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE LEFLUNOMIDE
Total FAERS Reports 66,691 56,539
Deaths Reported 6,506 5,283
Death Rate 9.8% 9.3%
Hospitalizations 16,905 13,923
Average Patient Age 50.5 yrs 51.3 yrs
% Female Patients 87.0% 87.3%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Apr 24, 2019
Manufacturer AvPAK Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Route ORAL ORAL
Marketing Status Prescription Prescription