Daily Archives: November 24, 2016

Proton Pump Inhibitor and Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist Use and Iron Deficiency

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs) suppress gastric acid production, which may inhibit iron absorption. However, little data exist regarding whether these medications increase the risk of clinical iron deficiency. Continue reading

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Proton Pump Inhibitor and Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist Use and Iron Deficiency

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs) suppress gastric acid production, which may inhibit iron absorption. However, little data exist regarding whether these medications increase the risk of clinical iron deficiency. Continue reading

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