The impact of omeprazole on mycophenolate pharmacokinetics in kidney transplant recipients

• Main Authors: Mohamed S. AbdElhalim (Author), Ahmed S. Kenawy (Author), Heba H. El Demellawy (Author), Amany A. Azouz (Author), Sarah S. Alghanem (Author), Torki Al-Otaibi (Author), Osama Gheith (Author), Mohamed Abd ElMonem (Author), Mohammed K. Afifi (Author), Raghda R. S. Hussein (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology, 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background : The absorption rates of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and enteric-coated mycophenolate sodium (EC-MPS) may be influenced by the concomitant use of omeprazole. Methods : One hundred kidney transplant patients were recruited during their outpatient visits, including 50 on MMF and 50 on EC-M...