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METHYLNALTREXONE vs METOPROLOL: Which Drug Is Safer?

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METHYLNALTREXONE vs METOPROLOL: Safety Overview

Metric METHYLNALTREXONE METOPROLOL
Total FAERS Reports 826 41,452
Deaths Reported 242 6,575
Death Rate 29.3% 15.9%
Hospitalizations 108 15,925
Average Patient Age 61.7 yrs 62.2 yrs
% Female Patients 57.9% 56.7%
FDA Approval Date Apr 24, 2008 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Northwind Health Company, LLC
Route ORAL ORAL
Marketing Status Prescription Prescription