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HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE vs PENICILLAMINE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE vs PENICILLAMINE: Safety Overview

Metric HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE PENICILLAMINE
Total FAERS Reports 66,691 522
Deaths Reported 6,506 46
Death Rate 9.8% 8.8%
Hospitalizations 16,905 125
Average Patient Age 50.5 yrs 44.4 yrs
% Female Patients 87.0% 66.7%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer AvPAK Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Route ORAL ORAL
Marketing Status Prescription Prescription