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TETRACYCLINE vs THALIDOMIDE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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TETRACYCLINE vs THALIDOMIDE: Safety Overview

Metric TETRACYCLINE THALIDOMIDE
Total FAERS Reports 2,738 17,401
Deaths Reported 228 3,085
Death Rate 8.3% 17.7%
Hospitalizations 396 4,632
Average Patient Age 54.4 yrs 60.7 yrs
% Female Patients 82.4% 49.5%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Apr 27, 2023
Manufacturer HONESTLY LLC Celgene Corporation
Route TOPICAL ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Prescription