From: Mining severe drug-drug interaction adverse events using Semantic Web technologies: a case study
Grade | Definition |
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Grade 1 | Mild; asymptomatic or mild symptoms; clinical or diagnostic observations only; intervention not indicated. |
Grade 2 | Moderate; minimal, local or noninvasive intervention indicated; limiting age-appropriate instrumental ADL*. |
Grade 3 | Severe or medically significant but not immediately life-threatening; hospitalization or prolongation of hospitalization indicated; disabling; limiting self care ADL**. |
Grade 4 | Life-threatening consequences; urgent intervention indicated. |
Grade 5 | Death related to AE. |