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Table 2 Adverse events

From: Nilotinib (Tasigna™) in the treatment of early diffuse systemic sclerosis: an open-label, pilot clinical trial

Adverse event

Number of patients reporting adverse events

Grade

Blood and lymphatic system disorders

  

 Anemia

3

1

 Decreased WBC count

1

1

Cardiac disorders

  

 Prolonged QTc

6

1, 2

 Coronary artery disease

1

4

 Syncope

1

4

Endocrine disorders

  

 Hyperglycemia

3

1

Gastrointestinal disorders

  

 Nausea

2

1

 Diarrhea

1

1

 Reflux

1

1

General disorders

  

 Headache

3

1

Hepatobiliary disorders

  

 Elevated total bilirubin

5

1

 Increased AST

5

1

 Increased ALT

4

1

 Increased amylase

2

1

 Increased lipase

2

1

Metabolism and nutrition disorders

  

 Low inorganic phosphorus

1

1

 Vitamin D deficiency

1

1

Nervous system disorders

  

 Dizziness

1

1

Psychiatric disorders

  

 Anxiety

1

1

 Concentration impairment

1

1

Reproductive system and breast disorders

  

 Erectile dysfunction

1

1

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders

  

 Rash acneiform

1

2

 Alopecia

1

1

  1. All AEs considered at least possibly related to nilotinib are listed in order of frequency and by Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) grade. WBC white blood cells, QTc corrected QT interval, AST aspartate aminotransferase, ALT alanine aminotransferase