Clopidogrel and proton pump inhibitor (PPI) interaction: separate intake and a non-omeprazole PPI the solution?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Dual therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Therefore, co-therapy with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) is recommended by most guidelines. However, there are warnings against combining PPIs...

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Main Authors: Kenngott S, Olze R, Kollmer M, Bottheim H, Laner A, Holinski-Feder E, Gross M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
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Online Access:http://www.eurjmedres.com/content/15/5/220