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Potential inappropriate medicines (PIM) prescribed in admitted elderly patients.
| PIM on Admission | Number | % |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 12 | 25.00% |
| Aspirin | 7 | 14.58% |
| Zolpidem | 5 | 10.42% |
| Nifedipine | 4 | 8.33% |
| Chlorpheniramine maleate | 4 | 8.33% |
| Insulin | 4 | 8.33% |
| Theophylline | 3 | 6.25% |
| Spironolactone | 2 | 4.17% |
| Others | 7 | 14.58% |
| Total | 48 | 100.00% |
Others: Hyoscine, Ibuprofen, Theophylline, Verapamil, Tramadol, Ibuprofen
