Table 2 Drugs prescription pattern
Drugs prescribed | No. (%) |
|---|---|
Anti-acidotic agents | 267 (88.1) |
Antihypertensive drugs | 252 (83.2) |
Renin-angiotensin system inhibitors | 123 (40.6) |
Calcium channel blockers | 165 (54.5) |
Beta-blockers | 72 (23.8) |
Diuretics | 135 (43.6) |
Alpha-blockers | 25 (8.2) |
Vit-D preparations | 215 (70.9) |
Anti-anaemics | 168 (55.4) |
Anti-emetic | 165 (54.5) |
Antidiabetic drugs | 109 (36.0) |
Biguanides | 33 (10.9) |
Sulfonylureas | 42 (13.9) |
Gliptins | 54 (17.8) |
NSAIDs + tramadol | 91 (30.0) |
Lipid lowering agent (statins) | 65 (21.4) |
Anti-platelets | 77 (25.4) |
Proton pump inhibitors | 95 (31.3) |
Anti-psychotics | 42 (13.9) |
Multi-vitamins | 46 (15.2) |
Antibiotics | 24 (7.9) |