PRASUGREL

Overview

PRASUGREL is a Schedule H drug.
Prasugrel helps to prevent platelets in your blood from sticking together and forming a blood clot. An unwanted blood clot can occur with certain heart or blood vessel conditions.
Prasugrel is used to prevent blood clots in people with the acute coronary syndrome who are undergoing a procedure after a recent heart attack or stroke and in people with certain disorders of the heart or blood vessels.

Usage

PRASUGREL is generally used to treat: BLOOD CLOT, Heart Attack

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart attack, stomach or intestinal problems, recent injury, bleeding disorder, sugar, liver problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising. It may cause dizziness; do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid abrupt withdrawal. Patient may develop with increased risk of serious and life-threatening condition called thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) with the following symptoms: patches on the skin, fever, weakness, unusually pale skin, yellowing of the skin or eyes. If it is so consult with your doctor. Monitor blood pressure regularly while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PRASUGREL over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

PRASUGREL : Eyes Blurred Vision, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nervousness, Irregular Heartbeat, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Chest Pain, Chills, Cough, Labored Breathing, Fainting, Fever, Throat Soreness

Serious Side-Effects

PRASUGREL : Head Headache, Cough, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Dizziness, Fainting, Chest Pain, Difficulty Swallowing

Rare Side-Effects

PRASUGREL : Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling

Technical Classification

PRASUGREL is categorized as: PLATELET AGGREGATION INHIBITORS / ANTIPLATELET AGENTS / COAGULATION MODIFIERS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with PRASUGREL as Ingredient

ECOGREL 10MG TABPRASUGREL 10.0 MG
ECOGREL 2.5MG TABPRASUGREL 2.5 MG
ECOGREL 5MG TABPRASUGREL 5.0 MG
ECOGREL 60MG TABPRASUGREL 60.0 MG
EFIPLAT 10MG TABPRASUGREL 10.0 MG
EFIPLAT 5MG TABPRASUGREL 5.0 MG
PANGREL 10MG TABPRASUGREL 10.0 MG
PANGREL 5MG TABPRASUGREL 5.0 MG
PASUGEN 10 MG TABPRASUGREL 10 MG
PASUGEN 5MG TABPRASUGREL 5.0 MG
PRASITA 10MG TABPRASUGREL 10 MG
PRASITA 5MG TABPRASUGREL 5.0 MG
PRASO 10MG TABPRASUGREL 10.0 MG
PRASUDOC 10MG TABPRASUGREL 10 MG
PRASUGRIN 10MG TABPRASUGREL 10.0 MG
PRASUGRIN 5MG TABPRASUGREL 5.0 MG
PRASULET 10MG TABPRASUGREL 10.0 MG
PRASULET 5MG TABPRASUGREL 5.0 MG
PRASUREL 10MG TABPRASUGREL 10.0 MG
PRASUREL 5MG TABPRASUGREL 5.0 MG
PRASUSAFE 10MG TABPRASUGREL 10.0 MG
PRASUSAFE 5MG TABPRASUGREL 5.0 MG
PRASUVAS 10MG TABPRASUGREL 10 MG
PRASUVIX 10MG TABPRASUGREL 10.0 MG
PRASUVIX 5MG TABPRASUGREL 5.0 MG
PRAX 10MG TABPRASUGREL 10 MG
PRAX 150MG TABPRASUGREL 150.0 MG
PRAX 5MG TABPRASUGREL 5.0 MG
PRAX 75MG KITPRASUGREL 75.0 MG
PRAX A 10MG/75MG CAPASPIRIN(ASA) 75.0 MG, PRASUGREL 10.0 MG
PRAX A 75MG TABASPIRIN 75 MG, PRASUGREL 10 MG
PRAX A CAPASPIRIN(ASA) 75 MG, PRASUGREL 10 MG
PRAX TABPRASUGREL 5 MG
PRETHROMB 10MG TABPRASUGREL 10.0 MG
PRETHROMB 5MG TABPRASUGREL 5.0 MG
TROYPLATT 10MG TABPRASUGREL 10.0 MG
TROYPLATT 5MG TABPRASUGREL 5.0 MG