Table 3 Types and frequency of potentially inappropriate medications as pharmacotherapy
PIMs (drug class or generic names) | Patients (%) |
|---|---|
Hypnotics | 26 (24.2) |
NSAIDs | 18 (16.8) |
Diuretics | 13 (12.1) |
Antipsychotics | 8 (7.4) |
Oral antidiabetic drugs | 8 (7.4) |
H2 receptor antagonist | 7 (6.5) |
Antithrombotic drugs | 5 (4.7) |
Laxative (magnesium oxide) | 3 (2.8) |
Overactive bladder medications | 3 (2.8) |
Steroids | 3 (2.8) |
H1 receptor antagonist (first generation) | 2 (1.9) |
Alpha-blockers | 2 (1.9) |
Antidepressants | 2 (1.9) |
Sulpiride | 1 (0.9) |
Beta-blockers | 1 (0.9) |
Antiparkinson drug | 1 (0.9) |
Digitalis | 0 |
Insulin | 0 |
Antiemetic drugs | 0 |