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NIFEDIPINE vs NIMODIPINE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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NIFEDIPINE vs NIMODIPINE: Safety Overview

Metric NIFEDIPINE NIMODIPINE
Total FAERS Reports 8,266 416
Deaths Reported 1,081 32
Death Rate 13.1% 7.7%
Hospitalizations 2,637 158
Average Patient Age 54.2 yrs 53.9 yrs
% Female Patients 66.5% 62.3%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Apr 17, 2007
Manufacturer Cardinal Health 107, LLC Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a A...
Route ORAL ORAL
Marketing Status Prescription Discontinued