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PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE vs PENTOSTATIN: Which Drug Is Safer?

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PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE vs PENTOSTATIN: Safety Overview

Metric PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE PENTOSTATIN
Total FAERS Reports 4,454 455
Deaths Reported 34 109
Death Rate 0.8% 24.0%
Hospitalizations 115 121
Average Patient Age 54.6 yrs 55.2 yrs
% Female Patients 92.9% 46.2%
FDA Approval Date Sep 26, 1996 Aug 7, 2007
Manufacturer Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Hospira, Inc.
Route ORAL INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status Prescription Prescription