Table 2.
The ten most frequently used medicine groups (ATC third level) among the nursing home residents (n = 103).
| ATC–Third Level | n | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N02B | Other analgesics and antipyretics | 92 | 89.3 |
| A06A | Medicines for constipation | 75 | 72.8 |
| B01A | Antithrombotic agents | 51 | 49.5 |
| N02A | Opioids * | 49 | 47.6 |
| N05C | Hypnotics and sedatives * | 47 | 45.6 |
| N05B | Anxiolytics * | 42 | 40.8 |
| C03C | High-ceiling diuretics * | 29 | 28.2 |
| C07A | Beta blocking agents * | 27 | 26.2 |
| N06A | Antidepressants * | 27 | 26.2 |
| A02B | Medicines for peptic ulcer and gastro-esophageal reflux disease | 25 | 24.3 |
ATC = Anatomical Therapeutical and Chemical Classification System, n = number. * Considered to increase fall risk directly or may cause or worsen orthostatic blood pressure (22).