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MEPERIDINE vs MEPIVACAINE\MEPIVACAINE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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MEPERIDINE vs MEPIVACAINE\MEPIVACAINE: Safety Overview

Metric MEPERIDINE MEPIVACAINE\MEPIVACAINE
Total FAERS Reports 6,404 156
Deaths Reported 466 5
Death Rate 7.3% 3.2%
Hospitalizations 551 42
Average Patient Age 57.5 yrs 54.7 yrs
% Female Patients 68.1% 64.4%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 N/A
Manufacturer Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. N/A
Route INTRAMUSCULAR N/A
Marketing Status Discontinued N/A