TABLE 3.
Adverse events observed during the study
| Adverse event | No. of patients | No. of volunteers |
|---|---|---|
| Stiff neck | 1 | 0 |
| Dry mouth | 2 | 0 |
| Sedation | 1 | 0 |
| Sneezing | 1 | 0 |
| Coughing | 2 | 0 |
| Arm, hand, and/or shoulder stiffness | 3 | 0 |
| Metallic taste | 1 | 0 |
| Nausea | 5 | 0 |
| Numbness in nose | 1 | 0 |
| Headache | 1 | 1 |
| Emesis | 1 | 0 |
| Numbness in lips | 1 | 0 |
| Tingling in shoulders | 1 | 0 |
| Light-headedness | 0 | 1 |
| Burning or discomfort at i.v. sitea | 4 | 1 |
| Aching arm above i.v. site | 2 | 0 |
| Erythema in arm at i.v. site | 0 | 2 |
| Dizziness | 1 | 1 |
a
i.v. site, site of intravenous injection.