Medco study finds PPIs reduce effectiveness of Plavix in CV treatment

7 May 2009

Four of the most commonly-prescribed heartburn medications reduce the effectiveness of French and US drug majors Sanofi-Aventis and  Bristol-Myers Squibb's antiplatelet drug Plavix (clopidogrel), according  to research presented by Medco Health Solutions at the annual scientific  meeting of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions  .

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