[The impact of medication on vitamins and trace elements].
Epidemiological studies have shown that vitamin or trace-element deficiencies are frequent in the general population. Food intake can be incriminated, but various drugs may also precipitate micronutrient deficits. Indeed, the consequences of pharmacotherapy on micronutrients are yet modestly explored in clinical practice settings. We aim at sensitizing physicians on the impact of frequently used drugs on vitamins and trace-elements. High risk populations for micronutrient deficiencies and indications for substitution are discussed.
Département de spécialités de médicine, HUG, 1211 Genève 14. dimsamd@yahoo.com
Dimitrios
D
Samaras
Nikolaos
N
Samaras
Pierre-Olivier
PO
Lang
Laurence
L
Genton-Graf
Claude
C
Pichard
D001361:Avitaminosis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D006801:Humans; D014131:Trace Elements / Q000378:metabolism
D014131:Trace Elements