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Effects of clarithromycin on the metabolism of omeprazole in relation to CYP2C19 genotype status in humans.
Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics - 1 Sept 1999
Furuta T, Ohashi K, Kobayashi K, Iida I, Yoshida H, Shirai N, Takashima M, Kosuge K, Hanai H, Chiba K, Ishizaki T, Kaneko E
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: A triple therapy with omeprazole, amoxicillin (INN, amoxicilline), and clarithromycin is widely used for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori. Omeprazole and clarithromycin are metabolized by CYP2C19 and CYP3A4. This study aimed to elucidate whether clarithromycin affects the metabolism of omeprazole. METHODS: After administration of placebo or 400 mg clarithromycin twice a day for 3...
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