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. 2023 Sep 9;14:4–18. doi: 10.1016/j.jdin.2023.07.021

Table I.

MedDRA preferred terms used to evaluate PDSOT

  • Cardiac disorders
    • Bradycardia
  • Nervous system disorders
    • Bulbar palsy
    • Cranial nerve palsies, multiple
    • Cranial nerve paralysis
    • Dysarthria
    • Facial paralysis
    • Facial paresis
    • Hyporeflexia
    • Hypotonia
    • Paralysis
  • Paresis cranial nerve

  • Peripheral nerve palsy

  • Peripheral paralysis

  • Speech disorder

  • Vocal cord paralysis

  • Vocal cord paresis

  • Eye Disorders
    • Accommodation disorder
    • Diplopia
    • Extraocular muscle paresis
    • Eyelid function disorder
    • Eyelid ptosis
    • Pupillary reflex impaired
    • Vision blurred
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
    • Constipation
    • Dry mouth
    • Dysphagia
    • Ileus paralytic
  • Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders
    • Aspiration
    • Diaphragmatic paralysis
    • Dysphonia
    • Dyspnea
    • Pneumonia aspiration
    • Respiratory arrest
    • Respiratory depression
    • Respiratory failure
  • Renal and urinary disorders
    • Urinary retention
  • Reproductive system and breast disorders
    • Pelvic floor muscle weakness
  • Infections and infestations
    • Botulism
  • Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    • Muscular weakness

MedDRA, Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities; PDSOT, possible distant spread of toxin.