Table 4.
Classes of drugs involved in the identified DTPs in the medical ward of DRH, March 01 to May 31, 2014
| Class of drugs | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Antibiotics | 75 (40.32) |
| Diuretics | 40 (21.51) |
| ACEIs | 15 (8.06) |
| Beta blockers | 12 (6.45) |
| NSAIDs | 9 (4.84) |
| Iron, Ca++, vitamins and other supplements | 9 (4.84) |
| Antihyperlipidemics | 7 (3.76) |
| Dextromethrophan | 6 (3.23) |
| Antiretroviral drugs | 4 (2.15) |
| Antacid and antiulcer | 4 (2.15) |
| Digoxin | 3 (1.61) |
| Dextrometrophan | 2 (1.06) |
| Total | 186 (100) |
Abbreviations: ACEI angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, NSAID Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug