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MEPERIDINE vs METAMIZOLE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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MEPERIDINE vs METAMIZOLE: Safety Overview

Metric MEPERIDINE METAMIZOLE
Total FAERS Reports 6,404 5,622
Deaths Reported 466 821
Death Rate 7.3% 14.6%
Hospitalizations 551 3,361
Average Patient Age 57.5 yrs 56.4 yrs
% Female Patients 68.1% 55.9%
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