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Table 3 Multilevel logistic regression model on the outcome of the presence of any most frequent active principles as PIMs (PPI or BZD)

From: Factors associated to potentially inappropriate prescribing in older patients according to STOPP/START criteria: MoPIM multicentre cohort study

Variable

Any most frequent active principles as PIMs (PPI/BZD)

OR (95% CI)

Age 65-74

Reference

Age 75-89

1.75 (1.01, 3.09)

Age 90+

1.96 (1.05, 3.73)

Oligopharmacy (0-4)

Reference

Moderate polypharmacy (5-9)

3.03 (1.42, 7.01)

Excessive polypharmacy (10+)

5.12 (2.43, 11.77)

Essential tremor

19.21 (3.11, 374.95)

Previous fractures (not hip)

1.43 (0.94, 2.16)

  1. PIM: potentially inappropriate medication. OR: odds ratio. CI: confidence interval. PPI: proton pump inhibitor. BZD: benzodiazepine.