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The basic research leading to the discovery of COX-2 inhibitors has been the subject of at least two lawsuits. Brigham Young University has sued Pfizer, alleging breach of contract from relations BYU had with the company at the time of Simmons's work. [32] [33] A settlement was reached in April 2012 in which Pfizer agreed to pay $450 million.
Clopidogrel, sold under the brand name Plavix among others, is an antiplatelet medication used to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke in those at high risk. [10] It is also used together with aspirin in heart attacks and following the placement of a coronary artery stent ( dual antiplatelet therapy ). [ 10 ]
Metabolism of ticlopidine, clopidogrel and prasugrel to an active metabolite. Clopidogrel is a prodrug that is metabolized by two pathways. In one of the pathway most of the dose of clopidogrel (85%) is hydrolyzed by esterases to an inactive carboxylic acid derivate and rapidly cleared via glucoridination followed by renal excretion.
Many drug interactions are due to alterations in drug metabolism. [12] Further, human drug-metabolizing enzymes are typically activated through the engagement of nuclear receptors. [12] One notable system involved in metabolic drug interactions is the enzyme system comprising the cytochrome P450 oxidases.
Meloxicam has been shown, especially at low therapeutic doses, to selectively inhibit COX-2 over COX-1. [9] Meloxicam concentrations in synovial fluid range from 40% to 50% of those in plasma. The free fraction in synovial fluid is 2.5 times higher than in plasma, due to the lower albumin content in synovial fluid compared to plasma.
[55] [57] An interaction between PPIs and the metabolism of the platelet inhibitor clopidogrel is known and this drug is also often used in people with cardiac disease. [ 58 ] [ 59 ] [ 22 ] There are associations with an increased risk of stroke, but this appears to be more likely to occur in people who already have an elevated risk.
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Rash (Clopidogrel) Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin for a reduction of risk of major adverse cardiac events for all acute coronary syndrome patients [24] An image of clopidogrel tablet package (Plavix) Caution. Metabolism of P2Y12 inhibitors requires CYP450 enzymes → potential drug interactions; Contraindications. Prasugrel Stroke