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METHYLNALTREXONE vs METHYLPREDNISOLONE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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METHYLNALTREXONE vs METHYLPREDNISOLONE: Safety Overview

Metric METHYLNALTREXONE METHYLPREDNISOLONE
Total FAERS Reports 826 63,857
Deaths Reported 242 12,828
Death Rate 29.3% 20.1%
Hospitalizations 108 26,552
Average Patient Age 61.7 yrs 46.7 yrs
% Female Patients 57.9% 55.6%
FDA Approval Date Apr 24, 2008 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Asclemed USA, Inc.
Route ORAL INTRA-ARTICULAR
Marketing Status Prescription Prescription