Attribute | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
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Route of administration | Tablet | Injection | Drip |
Frequency of use | Daily | Weekly | Monthly |
Probability of mild short-term side effects (nausea, vomiting or headache) | Common 1 in 10 | Uncommon 1 in 100 | Rare 1 in 1000 |
Probability of side effects changing appearance (hair loss, weight changes or skin rash) | Common 1 in 10 | Uncommon 1 in 100 | Rare 1 in 1000 |
Probability of psychological side effects (anxiety, mood changes, depression or sleep disturbance) | Common 1 in 10 | Uncommon 1 in 100 | Rare 1 in 1000 |
Probability of severe side effects that requires hospitalisation such as severe infections or allergic reactions | Common 1 in 10 | Uncommon 1 in 100 | Rare 1 in 1000 |
Effectiveness (the ability to decrease inflammation and swelling of the joints, also pain and other symptoms) | 30% improvement. So out of 100 persons taking the treatment, 30 will get enough improvement; the rest will get a small or no improvement | 50% improvement. So out of 100 persons taking the treatment, 50 will get enough improvement; the rest will get a small or no improvement | 70% improvement. So out of 100 persons taking the treatment, 70 will get enough improvement; the rest will get a small or no improvement |