Table 5 Comparison of the incidence of adverse events between the prophylactic and regular groups in the oxycodone subgroup
From: Safety profile of prophylactic rescue dosing of immediate-release oral opioids in cancer patients
| Adverse event | Prophylactic oxycodone | Regular oxycodone | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| n = 30 | n = 21 | ||
| Somnolence, n (%) | 8 (26.7) | 3 (14.3) | 0.49a |
| Nausea, n (%) | 5 (16.7) | 2 (9.5) | 0.69a |
| Constipation, n (%) | 1 (3.3) | 3 (14.3) | 0.29a |
| Urinary retention, n (%) | 1 (3.3) | 0 (0) | 1.00a |
| Delirium, n (%) | 1 (3.3) | 2 (9.5) | 0.56a |
| Pruritus, n (%) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 1.00a |