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Dimitrios Samaras1, Nikolaos Samaras, Pierre-Olivier Lang
1Département de spécialités de médicine, HUG, 1211 Genève 14. dimsamd@yahoo.com
Revue Medicale Suisse
|June 27, 2012
Summary
Drug interactions can lead to vitamin and trace-element deficiencies. Physicians should be aware of these risks and consider nutrient substitution for high-risk populations.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional biochemistry
- Clinical pharmacology
Context:
- Micronutrient deficiencies are prevalent in the general population.
- Dietary factors are known contributors, but drug-induced deficiencies are under-recognized.
- Pharmacotherapy's impact on vitamin and trace-element status requires further clinical exploration.
Purpose:
- To raise physician awareness regarding the effects of common medications on micronutrient levels.
- To highlight populations at increased risk for drug-induced nutrient deficits.
- To provide guidance on appropriate nutrient supplementation strategies.
Summary:
- Epidemiological data indicate frequent vitamin and trace-element deficiencies.
- Commonly prescribed drugs can precipitate or exacerbate these deficits.
- This review focuses on the clinical implications of pharmacotherapy on micronutrients.
Impact:
- Enhances clinical practice by informing physicians about potential drug-nutrient interactions.
- Aims to improve patient outcomes by addressing preventable micronutrient depletions.
- Promotes proactive management of nutritional status in patients undergoing pharmacotherapy.
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