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PENICILLIN G vs PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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PENICILLIN G vs PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE: Safety Overview

Metric PENICILLIN G PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE
Total FAERS Reports 3,656 4,454
Deaths Reported 187 34
Death Rate 5.1% 0.8%
Hospitalizations 599 115
Average Patient Age 52.6 yrs 54.6 yrs
% Female Patients 68.4% 92.9%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Sep 26, 1996
Manufacturer Avenacy Inc. Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Route INTRAMUSCULAR ORAL
Marketing Status Prescription Prescription