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PHENOBARBITAL vs PHENYTOIN: Which Drug Is Safer?

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PHENOBARBITAL vs PHENYTOIN: Safety Overview

Metric PHENOBARBITAL PHENYTOIN
Total FAERS Reports 6,483 14,469
Deaths Reported 945 1,449
Death Rate 14.6% 10.0%
Hospitalizations 2,668 5,241
Average Patient Age 30.9 yrs 46.5 yrs
% Female Patients 53.7% 50.7%
FDA Approval Date Nov 17, 2022 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer Bryant Ranch Prepack HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst
Route INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAMUSCULAR
Marketing Status Prescription Prescription