Number of adverse drug events associated with hospitalizations among older adult inpatients (≥ 65 years) between 2006 and 2008: N = 92 141.
| DRUG CLASS | NO. OF ADVERSE DRUG EVENTS ASSOCIATED WITH HOSPITALIZATIONS, %* |
|---|---|
| Anticoagulants | 14 223 (15.4) |
| Antineoplastic agents | 9762 (10.6) |
| Opioids | 8458 (9.2) |
| All anti-infective agents | 7215 (7.8) |
| All diuretics | 6182 (6.7) |
| NSAIDs (including salicylates) | 6030 (6.5) |
| Cardiac stimulant glycosides | 3982 (4.3) |
| Glucocorticoids | 3624 (3.9) |
| β-Blockers | 3526 (3.8) |
| Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors | 2004 (2.2) |
| Antipsychotics and neuroleptics | 1713 (1.9) |
| Calcium channel blockers | 1643 (1.8) |
| Insulin and oral hypoglycemic agents | 1551 (1.7) |
| Other antidysrhythmic drugs not otherwise classified | 1488 (1.6) |
| Benzodiazepines, other sedatives, and anti-anxiety medications | 1441 (1.6) |
| Antidepressants | 1199 (1.3) |
| X-ray contrast media | 1038 (1.1) |
NSAIDs—nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
↵* Small cells are suppressed. Total does not add to 100%.