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Long-Term Proton Pump Inhibitors and Oral Anticoagulants May Be Linked to Anemia

Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors and oral anticoagulants may be linked to an increased risk of developing iron deficiency anemia in adult patients.

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    Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors and oral anticoagulants associated with increased risk of iron deficiency anemia in adults.

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    Proton pump inhibitors showed a higher odds ratio for iron deficiency anemia.

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    Oral anticoagulants linked to iron deficiency anemia predominantly in patients with hemorrhagic lesions.

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    No significant associations found for long-term use of antidepressants, antiplatelet agents, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

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    Authors disclosed no specific funding for this research.

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Long-Term Proton Pump Inhibitors and Oral Anticoagulants May Be Linked to Anemia

Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors and oral anticoagulants may be linked to an increased risk of developing iron deficiency anemia in adult patients.

  • by Conexiant News Staff

  • July 1, 2024

  • 2 min

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