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. 2011 Nov 2;1(4):e83. doi: 10.4081/cp.2011.e83

Table 2. Naranjo adverse drug reactions probability scale evaluation for case report.

Yes No Don't know Score
1. Are there previous conclusive reports of this Reaction? Yes +1
2. Did the adverse event appear after the Suspected drug was administered? Yes +2
3. Did the adverse reaction improve when the Drug was discontinued, or a specific antagonist Was administered? Yes +1
4. Did the adverse reaction reappear when the Drug was readministered? N/A 0
5. Are there alternative causes (other than the drug) that could on their own Have caused the reaction? Yes −1
6. Did the reaction reappear when a placebo Was given? N/A 0
7. Was the drug detected in the blood (or other fluids) in concentrations known to be toxic? N/A 0
8. Was the reaction more severe when the dose Was increased, or less severe when the dose Was decreased? N/A 0
9. Did the patient have a similar reaction to the Same or similar drug in any previous exposure? No 0
10. Was the adverse event confirmed by any Objective evidence? Yes +1
TOTAL 4

Scale: >8 = highly probable; 5–8 = probable; 1–4 = possible; 0 = doubtful