How Prasugrel works

Prasugrel is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together which decreases the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.

Side Effects

Bleeding

Usage

Prasugrel is used to prevent prevention of blood clots
It decreases the chances of having another heart attack or stroke from a disease related to your heart or blood vessels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Prasugrel FDA approved?

Prasugrel is approved by FDA. It is used along with aspirin to prevent serious or life-threatening problems with the heart and blood vessels in people who have had a heart attack or severe chest pain and have been treated with angioplasty (procedure to open the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart)

Q. Is Prasugrel a beta blocker?

No, it belongs to a class of medications called anti-platelet drugs

Q. Can I take Prasugrel/Effient with Tylenol/ibuprofen/ Viagra/acetaminophen/naproxen/Nexium (esomeprazole)/ Prilosec (omeprazole)/Celebrex (celecoxib)?

Increase risk of bleeding is observed with ibuprofen, naproxen, acetaminophen, Celebrix (celecoxib). No clinically observable drug interaction is seen with Tylenol, Viagra and Prilosec (omeprazole). Patients should follow doctor's advice for its use

Q. Does Prasugrel affect INR?

Prasugrel doesn't affect INR but may increase the risk of bleeding in patients with elevated INR

Q. What is it used for?

It is used along with aspirin to prevent serious or life-threatening problems with the heart and blood vessels in people who have had a heart attack or severe chest pain and have been treated with angioplasty (procedure to open the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart).

Q. Is Prasugrel generic for Effient?

Yes, Prasugrel is generic name and Effient is brand name

Q. Is Prasugrel a prodrug?

Yes, it is a prodrug

Q. is Prasugrel a blood thinner?

Yes, it is a blood thinner

Q. Why is Prasugrel contraindicated in stroke?

It is contraindicated because of increased risk of bleeding

Q. What is Prasugrel?

Prasugrel is belongs to a class of medications called anti-platelet medications