A patient presents complaining of a stomach upset 48 hours after starting a course of antibiotic for oral  infection, this is an example of,
A. Type I allergic reaction
B. Nervous disorder
C. Side effect of the drug
D. Type IV hypersensitivity reaction
E. Pyloric stenosis

1 Answer

Answer :

C. Side effect of the drug

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