Case Report

Bradycardia Associated with Steroid Use for Laryngeal Edema in an Adult: A Case Report and Literature Review

Table 2

Naranjo Adverse Drug Reaction Probability Scale.

QuestionYesNoDo not knowScore

Are there previous conclusive reports on this reaction?+100+1
Did the adverse event appear after the suspected drug was administered?+20+2
Did the adverse reaction improve when the drug was discontinued or a specific antagonist was administered?+100+1
Did the adverse event reappear when the drug was re-administered?+20+2
Are there alternative causes (other than the drug) that could on their own have caused the reaction?+20+2
Did the reaction appear when a placebo was given?+100
Was the drug detected in the blood (or other fluids) in concentrations known to be toxic?+1000
Was the reaction more severe when the dose was increased or less severe when the dose was decreased?+1000
Did the patient have a similar reaction to the same or similar drugs in any previous exposure?+1000
Was the adverse event confirmed by any objective evidence?+100+1
Total+9