Table 5.

Classes of medications according to age group.

Class of medications	Adult, n (%)	Elderly, n (%)	Total, n (%)
Anti-infective agent	12 (1.43)	10 (1.18)	22 (2.61)
Blood derivatives and immunoglobulins	19 (2.25)	17 (2.01)	36 (4.26)
Cardiovascular drugs	210 (24.85)	183 (21.66)	393 (46.51)
Central nervous system agents	6 (0.72)	5 (0.6)	11 (1.32)
Endocrine system and hormonal agents	86 (10.18)	72 (8.52)	158 (18.7)
Fluids and electrolytes	19 (2.25)	27 (3.2)	46 (5.45)
Gastrointestinal drugs	33 (3.91)	28 (3.31)	61 (7.22)
Multiple category	7 (0.83)	4 (0.48)	11 (1.31)
Musculoskeletal and joint disease drugs	4 (0.48)	2 (0.24)	6 (0.72)
Not medication	1 (0.12)	0	1 (0.12)
Not reported	39 (4.62)	30 (3.55)	69 (8.17)
Respiratory tract agent	4 (0.48)	7 (0.83)	11 (1.31)
Urinary tract disorders agents	1 (0.12)	2 (0.24)	3 (0.36)
Vitamins and nutritional agents	6 (0.72)	11 (1.31)	17 (2.03)