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PIMOZIDE vs PIRFENIDONE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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PIMOZIDE vs PIRFENIDONE: Safety Overview

Metric PIMOZIDE PIRFENIDONE
Total FAERS Reports 257 37,933
Deaths Reported 56 8,895
Death Rate 21.8% 23.4%
Hospitalizations 90 7,004
Average Patient Age 36.0 yrs 73.7 yrs
% Female Patients 39.5% 37.8%
FDA Approval Date Aug 27, 1997 Apr 28, 2022
Manufacturer Endo USA, Inc. ScieGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Route ORAL ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Prescription