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IRON DEXTRAN vs IRON POLYMALTOSE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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IRON DEXTRAN vs IRON POLYMALTOSE: Safety Overview

Metric IRON DEXTRAN IRON POLYMALTOSE
Total FAERS Reports 764 257
Deaths Reported 43 13
Death Rate 5.6% 5.1%
Hospitalizations 96 111
Average Patient Age 48.6 yrs 43.3 yrs
% Female Patients 77.1% 72.0%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 N/A
Manufacturer Henry Schein, Inc. N/A
Route INTRAMUSCULAR N/A
Marketing Status Discontinued N/A