Table 1.
Drug initiations during the hospitalization.
| Drug Classes | Number of Initiations | % |
|---|---|---|
| Oral nutritional supplements | 103 | 16.0 |
| Laxatives | 79 | 12.3 |
| Paracetamol | 71 | 11 |
| Alimentary tract and metabolism | 52 | 8.1 |
| Short acting benzodiazepines | 43 | 6.7 |
| Vitamin D | 31 | 4.8 |
| Other antidepressants | 23 | 3.6 |
| Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors | 21 | 3.3 |
| Proton pump inhibitors | 17 | 2.6 |
| Calcium | 16 | 2.5 |
| Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors | 16 | 2.5 |
| Antiplatelet medications | 14 | 2.2 |
| Insulin | 14 | 2.2 |
| Strong opioid analgesics | 12 | 1.9 |
| Calcium-channel blockers | 12 | 1.9 |
| Antipsychotic drugs | 9 | 1.4 |
| Vitamin K antagonist | 8 | 1.2 |
| Cholinesterase inhibitors | 8 | 1.2 |
| Angiotensin II receptor blockers | 7 | 1.1 |
| Direct oral anticoagulants | 7 | 1.1 |
| Hypnotics | 7 | 1.1 |
| Beta-blockers | 7 | 1.1 |
| Loop diuretics | 6 | 0.9 |
| Beta-2 mimetics | 6 | 0.9 |
| Antiepileptic medications | 5 | 0.8 |
| Glinides | 4 | 0.6 |
| Heparins | 4 | 0.6 |
| Statins | 4 | 0.6 |
| Genito-urinary system and sex hormones | 4 | 0.6 |
| Nervous system | 4 | 0.6 |
| Corticosteroids | 3 | 0.5 |
| Digitalis | 3 | 0.5 |
| Antiemetics | 2 | 0.3 |
| Other oral antidiabetic drugs | 2 | 0.3 |
| Dopamine | 2 | 0.3 |
| Cardiovascular system | 2 | 0.3 |
| Musculoskeletal system | 2 | 0.3 |
| Mild opioid analgesics | 1 | 0.2 |
| Antihistamines | 1 | 0.2 |
| Centrally acting antihypertensive drugs | 1 | 0.2 |
| Antispasmodics | 1 | 0.2 |
| Antivertigo drugs | 1 | 0.2 |
| Long acting benzodiazepines | 1 | 0.2 |
| Biguanides | 1 | 0.2 |
| Inhaled corticosteroids | 1 | 0.2 |
| Nitrates | 1 | 0.2 |
| Systemic hormonal preparation (excluding sex hormones and insulins) | 1 | 0.2 |
| Thyroid hormones | 1 | 0.2 |
| Blood and blood-forming organs | 1 | 0.2 |
| Respiratory system | 1 | 0.2 |