Table 3.
The ATC codes and corresponding median cut-off-point of the defined daily dose (DDD) for each fall-risk-inducing drug class.
| Drug categories | ATC codes | Median cut-off-point of defined daily dose (DDD) |
|---|---|---|
| CNS-active medications | ||
| Opioids | N02A | 0.63 |
| Antipsychotics | N05A | 0.25 |
| Anxiolytics | N05B | 1.00 |
| Hypnotics and sedatives | N05C | 1.67 |
| Antidepressants | N06A | 1.00 |
| Antiepileptics | N03 | 1.67 |
| Cardiovascular medications | ||
| Vasodilators used in cardiac diseases | C01D | 1.00 |
| Antihypertensives | C02 | 3.00 |
| Diuretics | C03 | 10.00 |
| Beta blocking agents | C07 | 0.52 |
| Calcium channel blockers | C08 | 3.00 |
| Renin–angiotensin system inhibitors | C09 | 0.50 |
| Alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists | G04CA | 1.02 |
| Digitalis glycosides | C01AA | 1.50 |
| Others | ||
| Anti-Parkinson drugs–anticholinergic agents | N04B | 1.30 |
| Anti-Parkinson drugs–dopaminergic agents | N04A | 1.27 |
| Drugs used in diabetes | A10 | 353.38 |
| Anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic products, non-steroids (NSAIDs) | M01A | 2.00 |
| Contact laxatives | A06AB | 0.65 |
| Proton pump inhibitors (vonoprazan excluded) | A02BC (A02BC08 excluded) | 5.33 |