Question

Answer

Score

1. Are there previous conclusive reports on this reaction?

Yes

+1

2. Did the adverse event occur after the suspected drug was administered?

Yes

+2

3. Did the adverse reaction improve when the drug was discontinued, or a specific antagonist was administered?

Yes

+1

4. Did the adverse reaction reappear when the drug was readministered?

Yes

+2

5. Are there alternative causes (other than the drug) that could have on their own caused the reaction?

Yes

−1

6. Did the reaction reappear when a placebo was given?

Do not know/

not done

−1

7. Was the blood detected in the blood (or other fluids) in concentrations known to be toxic?

No

0

8. Was the reaction more severe when the dose was increased or less severe when the dose was decreased?

Do not know/

not done

0

9. Did the patient have a similar reaction to the same or similar drugs in any previous exposure?

Yes

+1

10. Was the adverse event confirmed by any objective evidence?

Yes

+1

Total Score

6