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Acute Coronary Syndrome

Acute coronary syndrome is a sudden blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle, often linked to a clot in a coronary artery. It may cause chest pain or discomfort and can happen as a heart attack or unstable angina.

Prasugrel Tablets

Prasugrel

5mg · 10mg

Prasugrel tablets for acute coronary syndrome. A stronger antiplatelet than clopidogrel, so it is usually kept for higher-risk situations.

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Clopidogrel Tablets

Clopidogrel

75mg

Clopidogrel tablets for preventing heart attacks and strokes. It irreversibly stops platelets from clumping together, so the effect lasts for the life of the cell.

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Brilinta

Ticagrelor

90mg

Ticagrelor tablets for acute coronary syndrome and heart attack. It stops platelets from sticking together by blocking the signals that activate them.

From$3.11/ tabletView

Xarelto

Rivaroxaban

15mg

Rivaroxaban tablets for acute coronary syndrome and coronary artery disease. This anticoagulant reduces the risk of blood clots.

From$2.98/ tabletView

Key points

  • Types: Heart attack and unstable angina are both forms of acute coronary syndrome.
  • Cause: A clot may form when fatty plaque in a coronary artery ruptures.
  • Symptoms: Discomfort can feel like pressure, tightness, burning or aching, and may spread to the jaw, arms, stomach or back.
  • Care: Medicines and angioplasty may be used to help restore blood flow to the heart.

Medicines listed for Acute Coronary Syndrome

The listed products contain prasugrel, clopidogrel, ticagrelor and rivaroxaban. Prasugrel and Clopidogrel are antiplatelet medicines, while ticagrelor is also an antiplatelet and rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant. These medicine types reduce clotting and are listed for acute coronary syndrome, including coronary conditions that may involve chest pain.

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