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Table 3 Incidence Rates of ADR by Regimen per 100 person-years of Treatment

From: Adverse drug reactions to antiretroviral therapy (ARVs): incidence, type and risk factors in Nigeria

Specific ADR by Organ System

AZT_based (n)

d4T_based (n)

TDF_based (n)

Total (%)

Gastrointestinal

    

Abdominal pain

-

0.09 (1)

-

1 (1.20)

Diarrhea

0.32 (4)

-

-

4 (4.82)

Dyspepsia

0.08 (1)

-

-

1 (1.20)

Nausea & Vomiting

0.24 (3)

-

-

3 (3.61)

Cardiovascular/Respiratory System

    

Chest pain

-

0.09 (1)

-

1 (1.20)

Cough

-

0.09 (1)

-

1 (1.20)

Skin and Appendages

    

Pruritus

0.24 (3)

0.61 (7)

-

10 (12.05)

Steven Johnson syndrome

0.08 (1)

-

-

1 (1.20)

Skin rash

0.64 (8)

0.52 (6)

2.56 (1)

15 (18.07)

Central and Peripheral Nervous System

    

Headache

0.08 (1)

0.09 (1)

-

2 (2.41)

Dizziness

0.08 (1)

0.44 (5)

-

6 (7.23)

Insomnia

0.16 (2)

-

-

2 (2.41)

Nightmare

0.08 (1)

0.09 (1)

-

2 (2.41)

Pain/Tingling/Numbness

0.08 (1)

2.09 (24)

-

25 (30.12)

Musculoskeletal System

    

Myalgia

0.08 (1)

-

-

1 (1.20)

Systemic Signs/Symptoms

    

Rigor

0.08 (1)

-

-

1 (1.20)

Fatigue

0.08 (1)

-

-

1 (1.20)

Fever

0.08 (1)

-

-

1 (1.20)

Total

34

48

1

83