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Table 3 Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification of drugs used by individuals with gastroesophageal reflux disease in this study, n (%)

From: Polypharmacy and pattern of medication use among patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease: results from Pars Cohort study

Drug class

Total

Men

Women

60 Years or Older

Alimentary tract and metabolism

1055 (58.0)

360 (71.6)

695 (52.8)

359 (65.2)

Genitourinary system and sex hormones

877 (48.2)

14 (2.8)

863 (65.6)

169 (30.7)

Cardiovascular system

623 (34.2)

163 (32.4)

460 (34.9)

279 (50.72)

Blood and blood-forming agents

450 (24.7)

65 (12.9)

385 (29.2)

116 (21.1)

Nervous systems

340 (18.7)

99 (19.68)

241 (18.3)

101 (18.4)

Musculoskeletal system

266 (14.6)

79 (15.7)

187 (14.2)

142 (25.8)

Other drugs

266 (14.6)

67 (13.3)

174 (13.2)

79 (14.4)