Table 4. Groupwise distribution of adverse effects.
Adverse effect | Group A (n = 157) | Group B (n = 160) | p-value |
Tachycardia (HR > 100 bpm) | 11 | 21 | 0.105 |
Hypotension | 12 | 2 | 0.0058# |
Bradycardia | 0 | 1 | 1.0 |
Palpitation | 7 | 13 | 0.266 |
Arrhythmias | 0 | 0 | Not applicable |
Nausea | 3 | 23 | 0.000046# |
Vomiting | 1 | 7 | 0.067 |
Constipation | 3 | 8 | 0.219 |
Shivering | 9 | 1 | 0.01# |
Headache | 1 | 2 | 1.0 |
Backache | 4 | 0 | 0.059 |
Numbness | 3 | 0 | 0.120 |