Table 4 Drugs involved with the different drug-related problems among patients with kidney dysfunction at MRRH
Drug-related problem | ATC classification of the drugs involved (Frequency) |
|---|---|
‘No effect of drug treatment despite correct use’ | Methyldopa (3), Calcium channel blockers (3), Beta blocking agents (2), Diuretics (1), Iron preparations (1) |
‘Effect of drug treatment not optimal’ | Antimicrobials (15), Calcium channel blockers (9), Diuretics (8), Iron preparations (3), Methyldopa (3), Drugs for constipation (3), Proton pump inhibitors (2), Lipid modifying agents (1), Beta blocking agents (1), Analgesics (1), Electrolytes (1), Antiepileptics (1) |
‘Adverse event (possibly) occurring’ | Antimicrobials (18), Agents acting on the RAAS (9), Drugs used in diabetes (8), Iron preparations (7), Analgesics (6), Diuretics (5), Beta blocking agents (4), Proton pump inhibitors (4), Antithrombotics (2), Calcium channel blockers (2), Cardiac glycosides (2), Antidepressants (1), Methyldopa (1), Hydralazine (1), Drugs for constipation (1), Pituitary and hypothalamic hormones (1) |
‘Unnecessary drug treatment | Antimicrobials (9), Beta blocking agents (4), Lipid modifying agents (3), Adrenergics (2), Antacids (2), Corticosteroids (2), Electrolytes (2), Cardiac glycosides (1), Diuretics (1), Drugs used in constipation (1), Proton pump inhibitor (1). |