Table 3Adverse effects and associated terms

Adverse EffectOther Terminology Used in Primary Studies
RestlessnessRestless legs, akathisia, nervousness/tremulousness, jittery sensation
SedationDrowsiness plus sedation (in combination), drowsiness, decreased level of consciousness, somnolence
DizzinessPostural hyptension, syncope, relative hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, fainting, head rush, dizzy spell
AnxietyMood change, moodiness
Chest symptomsPalpitations
Skin flushingRash
Local reactionPain at injection site, swelling at injection site, intravenous site irritation
Digestion issuesDyspepsia, heartburn, epigastric discomfort
VomitingNausea, nausea plus vomiting (in combination)
Emergence reactionsUnpleasant dreams, nightmares
Extra-pyramidal symptomsDystonic reactions, stiff neck, stiffness or abnormal movements, muscle twitching
Other neurological adverse effectsTingling, numbness, swelling sensation

From: Methods

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