Table 3.
Drugs most commonly Involved in ADRs and their reaction details. The drugs are presented along with their ATC codes. The classification of drugs is based on AHFS Drug Information 2005. Individual reactions reported for each drug and the total number of reactions reported for each drug is presented
| Drug | ATC code | Reaction details | Total number (%) (n = 164) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ampicillin | J01CA01 | Giddiness 2, rashes 10, erythema 1, itching 4, diarrhoea 1 | 18 (1.1%) |
| Ciprofloxacin | J01MA02 | Rashes 7, chest compression 1, itching 3, giddiness 1, oral thrush 4 | 16 (9.8%) |
| Nifedipine | C08CA05 | Oedema 4, burning sensation 2, palpitation 2, headache 2, restlessness 1 | 11 (6.7%) |
| Cefotaxime | J01DD01 | Diarrhoea 5, rashes 3, oral thrush 2 | 10 (6.1%) |
| Diclofenac | M01AB05 | Rashes 4, shock 4, nausea/vomiting 1 | 9 (5.5%) |
| Atenolol | C07AB03 | Fatigue 2, cough 2, oedema 4 | 8 (4.9%) |
| Theophylline | R03DA04 | Tremor 5, supraventricular tachycardia 1, giddiness 2 | 8 (4.9%) |
| Salbutamol | RO3CC02 | Palpitation 2, muscle cramps 2, tremor 1, dry mouth 2 | 7 (4.3%) |
| Insulin | A10AE01 | Burning sensation 2, rashes 2, itching 2 | 6 (3.7%) |
| Furosemide | CO3CA01 | Electrolyte imbalance 3, muscle cramps 2, gastritis 1 | 6 (3.7%) |
| Metronidazole | G01AF01 | Rashes 3, melaena 1, diarrhoea 2 | 6 (3.7%) |