Age- and gender-related differences in drug utilisation and adverse drug reaction patterns among patients in a coronary care unit.

Introduction: This study aimed to examine age- and gender-related differences in the comorbidities, drug utilisation and adverse drug reaction (ADR) patterns of patients admitted to a coronary care unit (CCU).

Methods: The present study was a retrospective cohort study. Two trained physicians independently reviewed the case records of CCU patients over a period of one year (Jan-Dec 2008).