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Omeprazole, lansoprazole and pantoprazole are all mainly metabolised by the polymorphically expressed cytochrome P450 (CYP) isoform CYP2C19 (S-mephenytoin hydroxylase). All 3 proton pump inhibitors have a very limited potential for drug interactions at the CYP level. Small effects on CYP reported for these compounds are usually of no clinical relevance. No dose related adverse effects have been identified, suggesting that the small proportion of slow metabolisers is at no additional risk for clinically important drug interactions.
The absorption of some compounds, e.g. benzylpenicillin (penicillin G), are altered during treatment with proton pump inhibitors as a result of the increased intragastric pH. A synergy has been confirmed between omeprazole and amoxicillin or clarithromycin in the antibacterial effect against Helicobacter pylori.
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Unge, P., Andersson, T. Drug Interactions with Proton Pump Inhibitors. Drug-Safety 16, 171–179 (1997). https://doi.org/10.2165/00002018-199716030-00003
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