Manufacturer: Zydus Cadila
Salt Composition : Prasugrel(10mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Prasugrin 10 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelets or blood thinners. It helps prevent the formation of harmful blood clots and keeps the blood flowing smoothly through your body. This lowers the chances of another heart attack or stroke in people with heart disease.
Prasugrin 10 Tablet is used to treat people with a recent heart attack or severe heart-related chest pain (unstable angina), who have undergone stenting of the heart. It helps to prevent serious heart-related problems like having another heart attack, stroke, or formation of blood clots in stents.
This medicine may be prescribed along with aspirin, another antiplatelet medicine. It may be taken with or without food and should be taken regularly at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. If you stop taking this medicine, it may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
The most common side effect seen with this medicine is bleeding. This may be in the form of bruising, nose bleeds, blood in urine or stools (black-colored stools), or heavier periods than usual in women. If you cut or injure yourself, it may take longer than usual for the bleeding to stop. Such episodes of bleeding are usually mild and resolve on their own. However, you should consult your doctor straight away if the bleeding persists or worries you.
This medicine is not suitable for some people. Do not take it if you are bleeding from anywhere in the body such as a stomach ulcer or bleeding within the brain, or if you have severe liver problems. Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have ever had a problem with your blood not clotting properly or if you have recently had a serious injury or surgery. This medicine may need to be stopped temporarily before planned surgery or dental treatment.
Prasugrel is a thienopyridine, an irreversible antagonist of the ADP P2Y12 receptor. [2] Thienopyridine antiplatelet agents interfere with platelet activation and aggregation induced by ADP. [1] The antiplatelet effect of prasugrel lasts for the lifespan of platelets
The pharmacokinetics of prasugrel metabolites were linear and dose proportional in healthy volunteers. Median plasma half-life of the active metabolite is approximately 4 hours, and excretion is mainly urinary. Plasma clearance data suggest that prasugrel metabolism does not vary significantly among individuals
Bleeding
Other contraindications for starting prasugrel are any pathological bleed or history of transient ischemic attack or stroke. The use of prasugrel is not recommended in patients older than 75 due to the increased risk of bleeding
Prasugrin 10 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Consuming alcohol with Prasugrin 10 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Prasugrin 10 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Prasugrel is a medication used to manage and treat acute coronary syndrome undergoing percutaneous intervention. Prasugrel is a thienopyridine, an irreversible antagonist of the ADP P2Y12 receptor. The antiplatelet effect of prasugrel lasts until the lifespan of platelets
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Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Prasugrin 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Prasugrin 10 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines
For best results, take it at the same time every day.
Prasugrin 10 Tablet increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects, or cutting fingernails or toenails.
Do not discontinue using the medicine without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
If you are scheduled to undergo a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Prasugrin 10 Tablet temporarily.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Prasugrin 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is Prasugrin 10 Tablet a blood thinner?
Yes, Prasugrin 10 Tablet is a type of blood thinner. It works by preventing platelets (type of blood cells) from sticking together and forming clots. This action of Prasugrin 10 Tablet helps in preventing conditions like heart attack or stroke in people with heart disease, who have recently suffered a heart attack or severe heart-related chest pain (unstable angina).
Q. Can you drink alcohol while taking Prasugrin 10 Tablet?
It is not advised to take alcohol while taking Prasugrin 10 Tablet, as alcohol may increase your chance of stomach bleeding. As a result, you may vomit blood (which may be bright red blood or black/dark brown like coffee grounds) or you may have bloody or black tarry stools. Discuss with your doctor if you are not sure.
Q. Can you take aspirin with Prasugrin 10 Tablet?
Prasugrin 10 Tablet is usually prescribed along with aspirin in to prevent serious or life-threatening problems associated with heart or blood vessels (like heart attack, stroke, clot formation in a stent). This combination of medicine is given to patients who have recently had a heart attack and underwent angioplasty (stent placement in blocked blood vessels of the heart)had a heart attack, stroke, or had angioplasty to remove the blockage in arteries which supply the heart. Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine if you are taking Prasugrin 10 Tablet and follow the doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Q. Do I need to stop Prasugrin 10 Tablet before surgery?
Your doctor will decide whether you need to stop taking Prasugrin 10 Tablet before any surgery or treatment or not. Usually, if a surgery or treatment is planned beforehand, the doctor may stop Prasugrin 10 Tablet a few days (usually 7 days) before the surgery or treatment owing to the increased risk of bleeding during the procedure. You should not stop taking Prasugrin 10 Tablet on your own without discussing it with your doctor.
