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MEPERIDINE vs MEROPENEM: Which Drug Is Safer?

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MEPERIDINE vs MEROPENEM: Safety Overview

Metric MEPERIDINE MEROPENEM
Total FAERS Reports 6,404 13,867
Deaths Reported 466 3,880
Death Rate 7.3% 28.0%
Hospitalizations 551 7,167
Average Patient Age 57.5 yrs 51.1 yrs
% Female Patients 68.1% 42.9%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Apr 12, 2016
Manufacturer Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Eugia US LLC
Route INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued