Table 2: Frequency and Type of Side Effects Experienced by Patients.

Variables Number of patients, n = 150

Frequency of side effect, n (%)

0 side effect

1 - 2 side effects

3 - 4 side effects

≥ 5 side effects

 

45 (30.0)

70 (46.7)

28 (18.7)

7(4.7)

Types of side effect by system, n (%)

Cardiovascular

Central nervous system

Endocrine

Gastrointestinal

Hematology

Renal

 

42 (28.0)

23 (15.3)

10 (6.7)

62 (41.3)

20 (13.3)

46 (30.7)