Prasugrel



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  • Contains / Salt: Prasugrel


Prasugrel Information



Prasugrel Benefits & Uses

Prasugrel is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Prasugrel 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


Prasugrel Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Prasugrel is used -

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Common

  • Pain in Extremity

Prasugrel Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Prasugrel safe for pregnant women?


    Prasugrel can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Prasugrel right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Prasugrel safe during breastfeeding?


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

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Prasugrel on the Kidneys?


    Prasugrel rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Prasugrel on the Liver?


    Prasugrel may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Prasugrel on the Heart?


    Prasugrel may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Prasugrel with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Prasugrel Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Prasugrel

  • Is this Prasugrel habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Prasugrel has not been reported.

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


    After taking Prasugrel, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Prasugrel can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


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

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


    Prasugrel is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Prasugrel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Prasugrel


    Taking Prasugrel with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Prasugrel


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Prasugrel and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Effient™(prasugrel)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1045-1046

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 631



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