Table 1 Fall risk level criteria: categorization according to information derived from the summaries of product characteristics (SmPC) on the frequency of adverse drug effects (ADEs) contributing to fall risk (sedation, orthostatic hypotension, syncope, dizziness, drowsiness, changes in blood pressure or impaired balance)
From: Inclusion of medication-related fall risk in fall risk assessment tool in geriatric care units
Frequency of ADEs | Number of patients experiencing ADEs | Fall risk level |
|---|---|---|
Very common | ≥ 1/10 | A |
Common | ≥ 1/100 to < 1/10 | A |
Uncommon | ≥ 1/1000 to < 1/100 | B |
Rare | ≥ 1/10000 to < 1/1000 | C |
Very rare | <  1/10000 | C |