Classification | Features |
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1. Definite | Use of the experimental drug has a definite relationship with time. |
The event is consistent with the known adverse reactions of Chinese herbal medicine. | |
Adverse events disappear after drug withdrawal and reappear after repeated administration. | |
2. Probable | Use of the experimental drug has a reasonable relationship with time. |
Adverse events are partially in line with the known adverse reactions of Chinese herbal medicine. | |
It is difficult to identify a cause owing to disease or other reasons. | |
3. Possible | Use of the experimental drug has a reasonable relationship with time. |
Adverse events do not conform to adverse reactions of Chinese herbal medicine. | |
The adverse events are likely to be caused by diseases or other reasons. | |
4. Remote | There is a possible connection between time and experimental drug. |
It is easily explained and verified through the disease or other reasons. | |
5. Unrelated | There is no connection between time and the test drug. |
Adverse events are definitely caused by the disease or the main cause of the disease |