Table 3 Frequency and Severity of Injection Site Reactions, All Patients
Injection Site Reaction | Experienced % Yes (Na) | Mild % (nb) | Moderate % (nb) | Severe % (nb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pain at injection site during injection | 83% (87) | 56% (49) | 31% (27) | 13% (11) |
Pain at injection site several hours after injection | 68% (71) | 60% (43) | 32% (23) | 7% (5) |
Pain at injection site several days after injection | 49% (51) | 65% (33) | 28% (14) | 8% (4) |
Bruising at the injection site(s) | 45% (47) | 70% (33) | 30% (14) | 0% (0) |
Swelling at the injection site(s) | 47% (49) | 65% (32) | 33% (16) | 2% (1) |
Nodules (knots and bumps under the skin) at the injection site(s) | 63% (66) | 47% (31) | 42% (28) | 11% (7) |
Scar tissue/hardness of the skin at the injection site(s) | 42% (44) | 41% (18) | 46% (20) | 14% (6) |