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Table 3 Summary of patients in the OXN-CR and OX-CR groups who experienced adverse events (AEs) during the study (safety analysis population)

From: Efficacy and safety of controlled-release oxycodone/naloxone versus controlled-release oxycodone in Korean patients with cancer-related pain: a randomized controlled trial

Variable

OXN-CR [cases (%)]

OX-CR [cases (%)]

P value

AEs

 Any AEs

55 (85.9)

57 (89.1)

0.593

 Serious AEs

15 (23.4)

28 (43.8)

0.013

 Most common AEsa

  

NA

  Constipation

30 (46.9)

35 (54.7)

 

  Nausea

10 (15.6)

18 (28.1)

 

  Anorexia

8 (12.5)

5 (7.8)

 

  Vomiting

8 (12.5)

7 (10.9)

 

  Dizziness

6 (9.4)

14 (21.9)

 

  Dyspnea

1 (1.6)

7 (10.9)

 

ADRs

 Any ADRs

38 (59.4)

41 (64.1)

0.585

 Serious ADRs

1 (1.6)

4 (6.3)

0.168

 Most common ADRsa

  

NA

  Constipation

27 (42.2)

28 (43.8)

 

  Nausea

7 (10.9)

11 (17.2)

 

  Dizziness

5 (7.8)

12 (18.8)

 
  1. ADR adverse drug reaction, NA not applicable
  2. aAEs or ADRs reported by at least 10% of patients in either treatment group