How does omeprazole interact with antiplatelet agents like clopidogrel and what precautions should be taken to avoid potential interactions or reduced efficacy of antiplatelet therapy?
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How does omeprazole interact with antiplatelet agents like clopidogrel?
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Omeprazole can reduce clopidogrel’s effectiveness by inhibiting CYP2C19, an enzyme needed to activate clopidogrel. Use alternative PPIs like pantoprazole to avoid interaction.