Table 6

Drugs and drugs interactions from ATC classes A and B with a significant risk of 30-day hospital readmission (controlled for variables in the baseline model: table 4) (N=13 802)

VariablesOR*P value >z95% CI
First level, anatomical main group
 Blood and blood-forming organ drugs (B)1.0890.0401.004 to 1.182
 Systemic hormonal preparations, excluding sex hormones and insulins (H)1.2100.0071.054 to 1.390
 Respiratory system drugs (R)1.1490.0031.049 to 1.258
Second level, therapeutic subgroup
 Antiemetics and antinauseants (A04)3.2220.0001.844 to 5.630
 Drugs for functional gastrointestinal disorders (A03)1.4280.0001.169 to 1744
 Beta-blocking agents (C07) and drugs for acid-related disorders (A02)1.3670.0221.046 to 1.788
 Drugs for constipation (A06)1.1990.0171.033 to 1.392
 Agents acting on the renin–angiotensin system (C09)0.8920.0490.796 to 0.999
 Lipid-modifying agents (C10)0.8380.0130.729 to 0.964
  • *Adjusted OR.

  • ATC, Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System.