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PENTAZOCINE vs PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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PENTAZOCINE vs PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE: Safety Overview

Metric PENTAZOCINE PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE
Total FAERS Reports 887 4,454
Deaths Reported 294 34
Death Rate 33.1% 0.8%
Hospitalizations 91 115
Average Patient Age 58.0 yrs 54.6 yrs
% Female Patients 80.9% 92.9%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Sep 26, 1996
Manufacturer N/A Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Route N/A ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Prescription