Prasugrin Benefits & Uses

Prasugrin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Blood Clotting Disorders

Prasugrin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: First dose should be taken of 60 mg/day
Geriatric	Disease: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Below 75 years old can take. First dose should be taken of 60 mg/day

Prasugrin Related Warnings

Is the use of Prasugrin safe for pregnant women?

Prasugrin can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Prasugrin, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Prasugrin safe during breastfeeding?

Prasugrin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Prasugrin on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Prasugrin on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Prasugrin on the Liver?

Side effects of Prasugrin rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Prasugrin on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Prasugrin on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Prasugrin with Other Drugs

Prasugrin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Apixaban

Moderate

Prasugrin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Prasugrin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Stroke
Heart Disease
Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Prasugrin

Is this Prasugrin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Prasugrin.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Prasugrin. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Prasugrin only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Prasugrin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Prasugrin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Prasugrin

You can take Prasugrin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Prasugrin

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Prasugrin.

Unknown