Table 5.
Drug initiations 6 weeks after hospital discharge.
| Drug Classes | Number of Initiations | % |
|---|---|---|
| Short acting benzodiazepines | 5 | 8.6 |
| Loop diuretics | 5 | 8.6 |
| Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors | 4 | 6.9 |
| Alimentary tract and metabolism drugs | 4 | 6.9 |
| Beta-2 mimetics | 3 | 5.2 |
| Angiotensin-converting enzyme-inhibitors | 3 | 5.2 |
| Antipsychotic drugs | 3 | 5.2 |
| Mild opioid analgesics | 2 | 3.4 |
| Antiplatelet medications | 2 | 3.4 |
| Thiazide diuretics | 2 | 3.4 |
| Proton pump inhibitors | 2 | 3.4 |
| Vitamin D | 2 | 3.4 |
| Angiotensin II receptor blockers | 1 | 1.7 |
| Vitamin K antagonist | 1 | 1.7 |
| Allopurinol | 1 | 1.7 |
| Paracetamol | 1 | 1.7 |
| Strong opioid analgesics | 1 | 1.7 |
| Antihistamines | 1 | 1.7 |
| Antivertigo drugs | 1 | 1.7 |
| Antiepileptic medications | 1 | 1.7 |
| Other antidepressants (mianserin, mirtazapine, …) | 1 | 1.7 |
| Long acting benzodiazepines | 1 | 1.7 |
| Beta-blockers | 1 | 1.7 |
| Oral nutritional supplements | 1 | 1.7 |
| Dopamine | 1 | 1.7 |
| Nitrates | 1 | 1.7 |
| Hypnotics | 1 | 1.7 |
| Calcium-channel blockers | 1 | 1.7 |
| Insulin | 1 | 1.7 |
| Laxatives | 1 | 1.7 |
| Hypoglycemic sulfamides | 1 | 1.7 |
| Genito-urinary system and sex hormones | 1 | 1.7 |
| Musculoskeletal system drugs | 1 | 1.7 |