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PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE vs PERFLUOROHEXYLOCTANE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE vs PERFLUOROHEXYLOCTANE: Safety Overview

Metric PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE PERFLUOROHEXYLOCTANE
Total FAERS Reports 4,454 870
Deaths Reported 34 31
Death Rate 0.8% 3.6%
Hospitalizations 115 58
Average Patient Age 54.6 yrs 71.2 yrs
% Female Patients 92.9% 82.8%
FDA Approval Date Sep 26, 1996 May 18, 2023
Manufacturer Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
Route ORAL OPHTHALMIC
Marketing Status Prescription Prescription