Table 3.
Dosage modifications of drugs during the hospitalization.
| Drug Classes | Number of Dose Adjustments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Beta-blockers | 20 | 20.8 |
| Loop diuretics | 13 | 13.5 |
| Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors | 13 | 13.5 |
| Angiotensin II receptor blockers | 8 | 8.3 |
| Proton pump inhibitors | 8 | 8.3 |
| Short acting benzodiazepines | 7 | 7.3 |
| Thyroid hormones | 5 | 5.2 |
| Dopamine | 3 | 3.1 |
| Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors | 3 | 3.1 |
| Strong opioid analgesics | 2 | 2.1 |
| Antiplatelet medications | 2 | 2.1 |
| Other antidepressants (mianserin, mirtazapine, …) | 2 | 2.1 |
| Calcium-channel blockers | 2 | 2.1 |
| Statins | 2 | 2.1 |
| Cholinesterase inhibitors | 1 | 1.0 |
| Antiepileptic medications | 1 | 1.0 |
| Corticosteroids | 1 | 1.0 |
| Glinides | 1 | 1.0 |
| Insulins | 1 | 1.0 |
| Antipsychotic drugs | 1 | 1.0 |