Table 1.
Naranjo's criteria for adverse drug reactions.
Criteria | Yes | No | Don't know | Score |
---|---|---|---|---|
Previous conclusive reports on this reaction | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Adverse reaction appeared after the drug was administered | 2 | −1 | 0 | |
Adverse reaction improved when drug discontinued or specific antagonist administered | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Adverse reaction reappeared when the drug was readministered | 2 | −1 | 0 | |
Alternative causes (other than the drug) caused the reaction | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
Adverse reaction reappeared with placebo | −1 | 1 | 0 | |
Toxic drug concentrations measured (systemic or local) | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Adverse reaction was dose-dependent | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Same adverse reaction to drugs in the same class | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Adverse event confirmed by any objective evidence | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
9–13 – Definite | ||||
5–8 – Probable | ||||
1–4 – Possible | ||||
0 – Doubtful |