Publications by authors named "Ramya Deepthi Vinnakota"
Am J Med Sci
February 2019
Article Synopsis
- - Iron deficiency anemia may be a potential side effect of medications that reduce stomach acid, such as proton-pump inhibitors and calcium carbonate, since gastric acidity helps the body absorb nonheme iron.
- - While there have been case reports suggesting a link between these medications and iron deficiency anemia, many lack strong clinical evidence due to limitations, such as short follow-up periods and other underlying causes for iron deficiency.
- - The authors present two well-documented cases with long-term follow-up that show a clear association between these medications and iron deficiency anemia, highlighting that while this condition is uncommon in generally healthy patients on acid-reducing medications, doctors should still be cautious and monitor for it.
