Table 3.
Primary drugs prescribed for patients with renal dysfunction
| Drug categories | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Antihypertensive | |
| ACEIs | 93 |
| Lisinopril | 51 |
| Ramipril | 32 |
| Enalapril | 10 |
| Angiotensin receptor blockers | 82 |
| Losartan | 63 |
| Valsartan | 14 |
| Telmisartan | 5 |
| Calcium channel blockers | 72 |
| Amlodipine | 45 |
| Nifedipine | 27 |
| Beta-blockers | 12 |
| Atenolol | 7 |
| Metoprolol | 5 |
| Diuretics | 104 |
| Frusemide | 40 |
| Spirololactone | 35 |
| Hydroclorothiazide | 16 |
| Torsemide | 13 |
| Phosphate binders | 63 |
| Calcium carbonate | 32 |
| Calcitriol | 31 |
| Erythropoietin-stimulating agents (erythropoetin) | 15 |
ACEIs – Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors