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Table 3 Characteristics of the observed ADEs at pediatric oncology unit of Jimma university medical center

From: Adverse drug events and contributing factors among pediatric cancer patients at Jimma University medical center, Southwest Ethiopia

Variable

Frequency

Percent

Types of ADE

 Anemia

55

11.80

 Neutropenia

52

11.16

 Thrombocytopenia

31

6.65

 Infection

18

3.86

 Nausea

46

9.87

 Vomiting

46

9.87

 Anorexia

41

8.80

 Fever

39

8.37

 Hair loss

28

6.01

 Diarrhea

6

1.29

 Constipation

4

0.86

 Hepatitis

11

2.36

 AST/ALT increased

10

2.15

 Creatinine increased

15

3.22

 Hyperbilirubinemia

5

1.07

 Fatigue

8

1.72

 Mucositis

11

2.36

 Dry mouth

4

0.86

 Skin change

7

1.50

 Weight loss

2

0.43

 Hematuria

4

0.86

 Typhlitis

2

0.43

 Other

6

1.29

Category of ADEs

 Category E

319

68.45

 Category F

109

23.39

 Category G

-

-

 Category H

33

7.09

 Category I

5

1.07

Severity of ADEs

 Grade 1

150

32.19

 Grade 2

199

42.71

 Grade 3

64

13.73

 Grade 4

48

10.30

 Grade 5

5

1.07

Probability of ADEs

 Certain

43

9.23

 Probable

75

16.10

 Possible

348

74.67

  1. Category E: Error occurred, resulting or contributing to temporary harm to the patient, requiring intervention, Category F: Error occurred, contributing to or resulting in temporary harm to the patient, and requiring initial or prolongation of hospitalization, Category G: Error occurred resulting in permanent patient harm, Category H: Error occurred, requiring intervention to sustain life, and Category I: Error occurred, resulting in death of the patient