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Table 3 Adverse events associated with the multidrug-resistant tuberculosis therapy during first six months of the treatment (n = 80)

From: Predictors of unsuccessful interim treatment outcomes of multidrug resistant tuberculosis patients

Adverse events

Patients* n (%†)

Gastrointestinal effects

9 (11.3)

Arthralgia

3 (3.9)

Psychiatric disorders

7 (8.8)

Hearing disturbances

6 (7.5)

Renal toxicity

3 (3.8)

Hepatotoxicity

2 (2.5)

Dermatologic reactions

3 (3.9)

Peripheral neuropathy

2 (2.5)

Hematological reactions

1 (1.3)

Others

6 (7.5)

  1. * Patients with one or more adverse drug reactions
  2. † 80 Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis patients