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Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study to determine the effects of esomeprazole on inhibition of platelet function by clopidogrel.
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 Aug 2011
Fernando H, Bassler N, Habersberger J, Sheffield L J, Sharma R, Dart A M, Peter K H, Shaw J A
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BACKGROUND: Pharmacokinetic studies suggest that clopidogrel and esomeprazole are metabolized by similar hepatic enzymes; however, previous studies have not identified a biochemical interaction. OBJECTIVES: To determine whether addition of esomeprazole to patients receiving aspirin and clopidogrel reduces the antiplatelet effects of clopidogrel. PATIENT/METHODS: Patients with a history of an acute coronary...
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