Table 1 Distribution of trigger drugs used on the population studied and in cases of ADR
From: Use of a trigger tool to detect adverse drug reactions in an emergency department
Trigger drugs | Total population | Suspected cases |
|---|---|---|
n(%) | n(%) | |
Diphenhydramine | 3 (3.6) | 1 (4.8) |
Diphenhydramine / fexofenadine | 1 (1.2) | 1 (4.8) |
Difenidrin / Methylprednisolone | 3 (3.6) | 1 (4.8) |
Fexofenadine | 14 (16.6) | 2 (9.5) |
Fexofenadina / Methylprednisolone | 2 (2.4) | 1 (4.8) |
Phytomenadione | 1 (1.2) | 1 (4.8) |
Hydrocortisone | 16 (19) | 1 (4.8) |
Hydrocortisone / Diphenhydramine | 8 (9.5) | 5 (23.8) |
Hydrocortisone / Diphenhydramine/ fexofenadine | 3 (3.6) | 1 (4.8) |
Hydrocortisone / Diphenhydramine / Methylprednisolone | 1 (1.2) | 1 (4.8) |
Hydrocortisone / fexofenadine | 4 (4.8) | 2 (9.5) |
Hydrocortisone / fexofenadine / Methylprednisolone | 1 (1.2) | 1 (4.8) |
Hydroxyzine | 5 (5.9) | 3 (14.3) |
Activated charcoal | 1 (1.2) | |
Acetylcysteine | 1 (1.2) | |
Flumazenil | 1 (1.2) | |
Hydrocortisone / Diphenhydramine / Hydroxyzine | 1 (1.2) | |
Hydrocortisone / Methylprednisolone | 2 (2.4) | |
Methylprednisolone | 16 (19) | |
Total | 84(100) | 21(100) |