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METHOXSALEN vs METHYLENE BLUE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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METHOXSALEN vs METHYLENE BLUE: Safety Overview

Metric METHOXSALEN METHYLENE BLUE
Total FAERS Reports 646 846
Deaths Reported 164 165
Death Rate 25.4% 19.5%
Hospitalizations 136 536
Average Patient Age 42.3 yrs 48.0 yrs
% Female Patients 48.5% 49.8%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Apr 8, 2016
Manufacturer Strides Pharma Science Limited Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Route ORAL INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status Discontinued Prescription