Prasugrel 5 Tablet

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Prasugrel 5 Tablet, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Prasugrel 5 Tablet as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

MRP: ₹ 155
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Prasugrel (5mg)
Brand: Care Formulation Labs Pvt Ltd
Uses: Heart attack,Prevention of Stroke,Unstable angina

Description

Prasugrel 5 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
Prasugrel 5 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.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Prasugrel 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Prasugrel 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Prasugrel 5 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Prasugrel 5 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Prasugrel 5 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	SAFE: Prasugrel 5 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Information regarding the use of Prasugrel 5 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Information regarding the use of Prasugrel 5 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	SAFE: Consuming alcohol with Prasugrel 5 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Drug Action:	P2Y12-ADP Receptor Antagonists
Therapeutic class:	BLOOD RELATED
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Piperazine derivative

Uses of Prasugrel 5 Tablet

Heart attack Prevention of Stroke Unstable angina

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Prasugrel 5 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.

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