Table 3.
Potential adverse drug effects of antibiotics used
| Side effects | Number of dentists reporting ADE | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hypersensitivity reactions | 2.27 | |
| Urticaria | 15 | 0.97 |
| Drug Fever | 8 | 0.52 |
| Joint swelling | 12 | 0.78 |
| Pruritus | 0 | |
| Angioedema | 0 | |
| Nephritis | 0 | 0 |
| Granulocytopenia | 0 | 0 |
| Hemolytic anemia | 0 | 0 |
| Gastrointestinal | 85.72 | |
| Nausea | 42 | 27.27 |
| Vomiting | 11 | 7.14 |
| Diarrhea | 75 | 48.7 |
| Anorexia | 4 | 0.26 |
| None | 24 | 4.5 |