How
Vitamin B12
interacts with
H-2 receptor antagonists
Interaction Type:
Depletions
Interaction Rating:
Study Supported
These medications decrease the amount of stomach acid which may reduce the absorption of this vitamin. Supplementation with affected nutrient may be necessary.
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1
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These drugs include
cimetidine, famotidine, nizatidine, ranitidine.
References
View Abstract:
Force RW, Nahata MC. Effect of Histamine H2-receptor Antagonists on Vitamin B12 Absorption. Ann Pharmacother. Oct1992;26(10):1283-86.
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