Table 2 Drug prescribed with IV pantoprazole
Pharmacologic category | Number (%) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Before guideline | After guideline | ||
Cardiovascular drugs | 81 (40.5) | 43 (21.5) | 0.00 |
Sedative/narcotics | 14 (7) | 4 (2) | |
Antibiotics | 33 (16.5) | 42 (21) | |
Gastrointestinal drugs | 17 (8.5) | 64 (32) | |
Anticoagulants | 11 (5.5) | – | |
Lipid lowering agents | 5 (2.5) | 6 (3) | |
Anti-emetics | 8 (4) | – | |
Anti-convulsant | 2 (1) | – | |
Respiratory drugs | 5 (2.5) | 27 (13.5) | |
Vitamins and minerals | 3 (1.5) | 1 (0.5) | |
Corticosteroids | 1 (0.5) | 2 (1) | |
Antidepressants | 2 (1) | 1 (0.5) | |
Others | 18 (9) | 10 (5) | |