Research Article

Efficacy and Safety of Oxybuprocaine Hydrochloride Gel in Alleviating Pain during Male Urethral Catheterization: A Single-Center Randomized Controlled Study

Table 5

Adverse events (n = 96 in the test group).

Adverse eventsN (%)
Grade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4All grades

Regional itching5 (5.2%)3 (3.1%)0 (0%)0 (0%)8 (8.3%)
Erythema4 (4.2%)3 (3.1%)0 (0%)0 (0%)7 (7.3%)
Dermatitis4 (4.2%)2 (2.1%)0 (0%)0 (0%)6 (6.3%)
Elevated blood pressure3 (3.1%)1 (1.0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)4 (4.2%)
Dizziness2 (2.1%)3 (3.1%)0 (0%)0 (0%)5 (5.2%)
Headache0 (0%)1 (1.0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)1 (1.0%)

Adverse events were reported in 96 patients in the test group after using oxybuprocaine hydrochloride gel.