Prasugrel Tablets
Formulated to alleviate coronary thrombosis risks to support post-angioplasty tissue safety and target platelet aggregation.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Prasugrel
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg · 10mg
The exact manufacturer offered is confirmed by the fulfilment partner before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Prasugrel Tablets vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Prasugrel Tablets details
- Condition
- Acute Coronary Syndrome Prevention
- Alternative names
- effient
- Therapeutic class
- P2Y12 Platelet Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Antiplatelet Agent
- Minor side effects
- easy bruising; minor bleeding
- Moderate side effects
- headache; rash; anaemia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 5–7 days
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Aspirin; NSAIDs; Warfarin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults under seventy-five years.
Contraindications
active pathological bleeding; history of stroke or transient ischaemic attack; severe hepatic impairment
Serious side effects
severe internal haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention; thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate coronary thrombosis risks to support post-angioplasty tissue safety and target platelet aggregation.
Mechanism of action
Irreversibly inhibits ADP binding to platelet P2Y12 receptors, preventing platelet activation and clot growth.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B: Safety verified in animal models. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Prasugrel Tablets is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Prasugrel, rather than under a brand.
- The fulfilment partner confirms the offered manufacturer and product before supply.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form and pack shown at checkout before confirming an order.