Which of the following medications can lead to a vitamin B12 deficiency? Select all that apply
a. Methotrexate d. Aldosterone
b. Penicillin e. Digoxin
c. Melfamin f. Proton pump inhibitors
A, C, F
Methotrexate, Melfamin, and proton pump inhibitors can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency. Penicillin, Aldosterone, and Digoxin do not lead to vitamin B12 deficiency.
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