Table 2.

Drug discontinuations during the hospitalization.

Drug Classes	Number of Discontinuations	%
Alimentary tract and metabolism	35	7.3
Loop diuretics	34	7.1
Calcium-channel blockers	21	4.4
Beta-blockers	21	4.4
Short acting benzodiazepines	19	4.0
Antiplatelet medications	18	3.8
Mild opioid analgesics	17	3.6
Antihistamines	16	3.3
Statins	16	3.3
Vitamin K antagonist	15	3.1
Angiotensin II receptor blockers	14	2.9
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors	14	2.9
Angiotensin-conversion enzyme inhibitors	12	2.5
Proton pump inhibitors	12	2.5
Antipsychotic drugs	12	2.5
Vitamin D	12	2.5
Paracetamol	11	2.3
Genito-urinary system and sex hormones	11	2.3
Biguanides	9	1.9
Amiodarone	9	1.9
Hypoglycemic sulfamides	8	1.7
Allopurinol	7	1.5
Antivertigo drugs	7	1.5
Beta-2 mimetics	7	1.5
Digitalis	7	1.5
Thiazide diuretics	7	1.5
Hypnotics	7	1.5
Calcium	6	1.3
Laxatives	6	1.3
Strong opioid analgesics	5	1.0
Centrally acting antihypertensive drugs	5	1.0
Other oral antidiabetic drugs	5	1.0
Bisphosphonates	5	1.0
Insulins	5	1.0
Cardiovascular system	5	1.0
Aldosterone receptor antagonists	4	0.8
Cholinesterase inhibitors	4	0.8
Antispasmodics	4	0.8
Other antiparkinson drugs	4	0.8
Long acting benzodiazepines	4	0.8
Oral nutritional supplements	4	0.8
Antiepileptic medications	3	0.6
Corticosteroids	3	0.6
Imipramine	3	0.6
Musculoskeletal system	3	0.6
Nervous system	3	0.6
Antiemetics	3	0.6
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs	2	0.4
Direct oral anticoagulants	2	0.4
Other antidepressants (mianserin, mirtazapine, …)	2	0.4
Nitrates	2	0.4
Glinides	2	0.4
Heparins	2	0.4
Various	1	0.2
Thyroid hormones	1	0.2
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors	1	0.2
Respiratory system	1	0.2