Table 2.
The classification of PIM received by the older persons in Nigeria and South Africa
| Pharmacological classification | ATC classification | Nigeria, n (%) | South Africa, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
| |||
| Antidepressants | N06A | 8 (9.3) | 10 (9.8) |
| Opioids | N02A | 10 (11.6) | 1 (1.0) |
| Antidiabetics | A10 | 4 (4.7) | 27 (26.5) |
| Antihistamine (systemic use) | R06A | 1 (1.2) | 8 (7.8) |
| Anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, NSAIDs | M01A | 19 (22.1) | 24 (23.5) |
| Psychoanaleptics | N06CA01 | 2 (2.3) | 0 (0.0) |
| Psycholeptics | N05 | 6 (7.0) | 6 (5.9) |
| Cardiovascular agents | C | 34 (39.5) | 11 (10.7) |
| Drugs for gastrointestinal disorders | A03 | 2 (2.3) | 15 (14.7) |
| Total | 86 (100.0) | 102 (100.0) | |
Abbreviations: ATC, Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical; PIM, potentially inappropriate medicine.