Review Article

Radix Astragali-Based Chinese Herbal Medicine for Oxaliplatin-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Table 1

Grading scales used to evaluate oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy.

ā€‰Grade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4

Levi et al. [31]Paresthesia or insensitive, complete relief in 1 weekParesthesia or insensitive, complete relief in 14 daysParesthesia or insensitive, complete relief in 21 daysParesthesia or insensitive,
combined with functional abnormality

Miller et al. [32]Paresthesias and/or decreased tendon reflexSevere paresthesia and/or mild anergiaIntolerable paresthesia and/or marked motor lossParalysis

CTCAE 4.03 [33]Asymptomatic; loss of deep tendon reflexes or paresthesia Moderate symptoms; limiting instrumental ADLSevere symptoms; limiting self-care ADL Life-threatening consequences; urgent intervention indicated