Sign Up / Log In
Account
Online Pharmacy
Doctor Services
Health Centre
Bulk Purchase
Corporate
Prasugrel is commonly used to treat heart attack as future heart attack prevention or known as acute coronary syndromes such as unstable angina and myocardial infarction
Prasugrel inhibits platelets activation and aggregation by irreversibly blocks the P2Y12 component of adenosine diphosphate (ADP) receptors on the platelet
Headache, Backpain, Dyspnoea, Dizziness, Angioedema, Cough, Hypotension, Bradycardia, Fatigue, Diarrhea, Rash
It is not recommended to consume alcohol while taking this medication.
Animal studies show that Prasugrel does not carry harmful effect towards embryo or foetal development as well as towards the pregnancy itself. However, as human studies have never been conducted, Prasugrel can only be used in pregnancy only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Animal studies show that this medication is excreted in breast milk. No human data available, therefore this medication is not recommended to be used in breastfeeding.
Prasugrel has not shown to cause impairment in the ability to drive or operate machines. However, only drive if you are feeling well.
Prasugrel is safe to use in patients with kidney impairment
No dose adjustment needed in patients with mild to moderate kidney impairment but is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment