TABLE 1: Adverse drug reactions to anti-tuberculosis medications self-reported by patients (n=73).
Adverse drug reactions | Patients with ADR | ||
---|---|---|---|
n | % | ||
Gastrointestinal | Increased appetite | 36 | 49.3 |
Nausea | 28 | 38.3 | |
Anorexia | 21 | 28.8 | |
Diarrhea | 20 | 27.4 | |
Epigastralgia | 18 | 24.7 | |
Constipation | 15 | 20.5 | |
Heartburn | 12 | 16.4 | |
Hepatitis | 2 | 2.7 | |
Dermatological | Pruritus | 24 | 32.9 |
Exfoliative dermatitis | 16 | 21.9 | |
Rash | 9 | 12.3 | |
Acneiform spots | 2 | 2.7 | |
Osteoarticular | Arthralgia | 21 | 28.8 |
Arthritis | 6 | 8.2 | |
Psychiatric | Emotionalism | 34 | 46.6 |
Anxiety | 30 | 41.1 | |
Alterations in memory and concentration | 18 | 24.6 | |
Psychosis | 12 | 16.4 | |
Aggression | 9 | 12.3 | |
Euphoria | 5 | 6.8 | |
Neurological | Dry mouth | 41 | 56.2 |
Postural hypotension | 34 | 46.6 | |
Insomnia | 27 | 37.0 | |
Drowsiness | 18 | 24.6 | |
Vestibulocochlear toxicity | 3 | 4.1 | |
Hematological | Anemia | 8 | 11.0 |
Renal | Dysuria | 41 | 56.2 |
Difficulty in urination | 5 | 6.8 | |
Other effects | Red urine | 50 | 68.5 |
Red feces | 26 | 35.6 | |
Alteration in the visual field | 26 | 35.6 | |
Fever | 10 | 13.7 | |
Flu | 3 | 4.1 | |
Oligo- or amenorrhea | 3 | 4.1 | |
Alteration in color vision | 1 | 1.4 | |
Asthma | 1 | 1.4 |