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METHOTREXATE vs METHYLENE BLUE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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METHOTREXATE vs METHYLENE BLUE: Safety Overview

Metric METHOTREXATE METHYLENE BLUE
Total FAERS Reports 253,987 846
Deaths Reported 21,265 165
Death Rate 8.4% 19.5%
Hospitalizations 68,793 536
Average Patient Age 49.6 yrs 48.0 yrs
% Female Patients 74.7% 49.8%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Apr 8, 2016
Manufacturer Accord Healthcare Inc. Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Route ORAL INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status Discontinued Prescription