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Effect of CYP2C19 polymorphism on the safety and efficacy of omeprazole in Japanese patients with recurrent reflux oesophagitis.
Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics - 1 Jun 2005
Ohkusa T, Maekawa T, Arakawa T, Nakajima M, Fujimoto K, Hoshino E, Mitachi Y, Hamada S, Mine T, Kawahara Y, Nagai T, Aoyama N, Yoshida N, Tadokoro K, Chida N, Konda Y, Seno H, Shimatani T, Inoue M, Sato N
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The polymorphic enzyme cytochrome P450 2C19 affects omeprazole metabolism. This influence on metabolism might affect serum gastrin levels, and safety, during long-term treatment of reflux oesophagitis. AIM: To examine the relationship between cytochrome P450 2C19 genotype and the safety profile of long-term omeprazole treatment. METHODS: A total of 119 Japanese patients with recurrent reflux...
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