Table 3 Potentially Inappropriate Medications to Be Avoided For Most Older Adults According to Medication Groups
Medication Groups | N | (%) |
|---|---|---|
Gastrointestinal Agents | 1450 | 35.6 |
Endocrine Agents | 1397 | 34.3 |
NSAID Agents | 278 | 6.8 |
Antidepressant Agents | 19 | 0.5 |
Antispasmodic Agents | 20 | 0.5 |
Antipsychotic Agents | 8 | 0.2 |
Anti-infective Agents | 7 | 0.2 |
Genitourinary medications | 4 | 0.1 |
Central Alpha Blocker Agents | 1 | 0.02 |
Peripheral Alpha-1 Blocker Agents | 1 | 0.02 |
Potentially Inappropriate Medications to Be Used With Caution in Older Adults | ||
Diuretics | 1354 | 33.2 |
Antidepressant SSRI | 200 | 4.9 |
Anticoagulant Agents | 54 | 1.3 |
Vasodilators | 54 | 1.3 |
Anticonvulsant Agents | 27 | 0.6 |
Antidepressant Alpha-2 Antagonist Agents | 19 | 0.5 |
Anti-neoplastic alkylating Agents | 13 | 0.3 |
Anti-neoplastic Agent, Antimicrotubule | 9 | 0.2 |