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PIRFENIDONE vs PIROXICAM: Which Drug Is Safer?

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PIRFENIDONE vs PIROXICAM: Safety Overview

Metric PIRFENIDONE PIROXICAM
Total FAERS Reports 37,933 1,647
Deaths Reported 8,895 276
Death Rate 23.4% 16.8%
Hospitalizations 7,004 593
Average Patient Age 73.7 yrs 56.8 yrs
% Female Patients 37.8% 70.8%
FDA Approval Date Apr 28, 2022 Apr 13, 2017
Manufacturer ScieGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Route ORAL ORAL
Marketing Status Prescription Prescription