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antihypertensive medications prescribing pattern (n= 314)
| Medication class | Frequency(n) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| BBs | 114 | 36.3 |
| CCBs | 230 | 73.2 |
| Diuretics | 78 | 24.9 |
| Vasodilators | 173 | 55.1 |
| ACEIs | 4 | 1.3 |
| ARB | 15 | 4.8 |
| Other antihypertensives | 12 | 3.8 |
| Number of antihypertensive prescribed 1 | 88 | 28.0 |
| 2 | 121 | 38.5 |
| ≥3 | 105 | 33.5 |
BBs: beta-blockers; ACEIs: angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors; CCBs: calcium channel blockers; ARB: angiotensin receptor blockers
