Table 2 Adverse reactions reported in the included randomized controlled trials.

From: Analgesic effect and safety of single-dose intra-articular magnesium after arthroscopic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Studies

Groups (number)

Adverse reactions (person-time)

Koltka26

Mg (30)

Knee effusion (1)

Placebo (30)

Knee effusion (1)

LB (30)

Knee effusion (1)

Radwan27

Mg (20)

Nausea (3), vomiting (2), flushing (2)

B (20)

Nausea (2), vomiting (2)

Saritas28

Mg (30)

Shivering (12)

Placebo (30)

Shivering (10)

Abdulatif29

Mg (28)

Hypotension (1), bradycardia (1),

Placebo (27)

Hypotension (1), bradycardia (2), drowsiness (1)

  1. Mg, magnesium; LB, levobupivacaine; B, bupivacaine.