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Adverse Drug Reactions(ADR) are classified into serious and non-serious ADR depending upon the intensity of symptoms experienced by the patient. Below is the brief overview

 

Common ADRs Non-serious ADR

Serious ADR

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Nausea and Vomiting Symptoms of dehydration like thirst, dizziness, tiredness, dry mouth and eyes
  • Extreme vomiting,
  • Signs and symptoms of severe dehydration
  • Blood in vomit
  • Electrolyte imbalance and
  • Altered level of consciousness
Gastritis and Pain in abdomen
  • Occasional Discomfort
  • Sour taste in mouth with acid reflux
  • Burning sensation in upper abdominal region
  • Severe pain in abdomen
  • Acidity, Burping, Flatulence, Vomiting
  • Blood in vomit
  • Electrolyte imbalance and
  • Altered level of consciousness.
Diarrhoea 2-3 /3-10 loose liquid stools with signs and symptoms of dehydration.
  • More than 10 watery stools
  • Signs and symptoms of dehydration
  • Blood in stool
  • Fever
  • Intense abdominal pain
  • Electrolyte imbalance and
  • Altered level of consciousness
Tingling, Burning, Numbness in hands and feet
  • Mild numbness and weakness in hands and feet.
  • Prickling, stabbing, burning or tingling along with gradual increase in severity of numbness and weakness.
  • Signs and symptoms of moderate neuropathy
  • Extreme sensitivity to touch,
  • Lack of coordination and balance
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Poor control of bowel and bladder
Pain in Joints
  • Pain on touching joints
  • Pain on walking, swelling and redness
  • Warmth in and around joints
  • Stiffness and signs of increased tenderness
  • Severe weakness and restricted joint movement
Skin rashes, itchiness, and allergic reactions •Itching and skin rashes with tingling and burning sensations
  • Itching with increased size and raised wheels
  • Swelling of lips and tongue
  • Severe allergic reactions /Serious disorder of the skin with painful rashes /Shredding of skin.

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