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Can Irbesartan Cause Anemia?
Question: Can irbesartin cause anemia?
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HealthcareMagic!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that anemia is not a known adverse effect of irbesartan.
Coming to this point I would recommend performing further tests to investigate for the possible causes underlying anemia:
- complete blood count ( including MCV)
- iron levels for possible deficiency
- kidney and liver function tests
- vitamin B12 levels in case of high MCV
- a urine analysis
- a stool analysis for blood
- PCR and ESR for chronic inflammation.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr.Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HealthcareMagic!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that anemia is not a known adverse effect of irbesartan.
Coming to this point I would recommend performing further tests to investigate for the possible causes underlying anemia:
- complete blood count ( including MCV)
- iron levels for possible deficiency
- kidney and liver function tests
- vitamin B12 levels in case of high MCV
- a urine analysis
- a stool analysis for blood
- PCR and ESR for chronic inflammation.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr.Iliri
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