Therapeutic classes causing adverse drug events (N = 733)*
| Therapeutic class | No (%) |
|---|---|
| *There were actually 731 adverse drug events detected; however, two were attributed to a drug-drug interaction, e.g. hypotension induced by the combination product of midazolam hydrochloride and morphine sulfate. | |
| Analgesics (narcotic) | 227 (31.0) |
| Anti-infectives | 171 (23.3) |
| Cardiovascular agents | 142 (19.4) |
| Anticoagulants | 68 (9.3) |
| Psychotherapeutic | 18 (2.4) |
| Immunosuppressive | 17 (2.3) |
| Spasmolytic | 15 (2.0) |
| Antineoplastic | 15 (2.0) |
| Anticonvulsant | 14 (1.9) |
| Gastrointestinal | 13 (1.8) |
| Electrolyte supplements | 9 (1 .2) |
| Diuretics | 9 (1.2) |
| Other | 13 (1.7) |