Prasugrel belongs to a class of drugs known as antiplatelet agents. It works by keeping platelets from clumping together and causing a heart attack or stroke.
In people who have had a heart attack or severe chest pain and have had angioplasty, Prasugrel is used in combination with Aspirin to prevent serious or life-threatening problems with the heart and blood vessels. It is also administered to patients prior to a heart procedure known as Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).
What dosages of Prasugrel (Effient) are available?
Prasugrel (Effient) is only available as a tablet taken by mouth. The available dosages for Prasugrel (Effient) are:
- 5 mg
- 10 mg
Prasugrel (Effient) is usually taken once a day by mouth for most patients..
What side effects are common with taking Prasugrel (Effient)?
The most common side effects of Prasugrel (Effient) are:
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Headache
- Bleeding of any kind
- Back pain
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Cough
- Low blood pressure
- Fatigue
Some people experience more serious side effects from Prasugrel (Effient), including:
- Chest pain
- Bruising
- Atrial fibrillation
- Slow heart rate
- Low white blood cell count
- Rash
- Fever
- Swelling in the legs or arms
- Pain in the legs or arms
- Diarrhea
If you are taking Prasugrel (Effient) and you start to experience side effects, contact your doctor immediately.
Does Prasugrel (Effient) interact with other medications?
Prasugrel (Effient) has been known to interact poorly with other medications, supplements, and herbs.
When taking Prasugrel (Effient), you should avoid taking:
The use of Prasugrel (Effient) and Warfarin together increases the risk of bleeding.
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Administration of Prasugrel (Effient) with NSAIDs when used in the long-term may increase the risk of bleeding.
Because of slow gastric emptying, coadministration of opioid agonists with Prasugrel (Effient) delays and reduces the absorption of Prasugrel’s active metabolite.
Who should NOT take Prasugrel (Effient)?
Not all people can take Prasugrel (Effient). It may not be a good choice if:
- You are allergic to Prasugrel (Effient)
- You are currently taking Opioids such as Codeine and Fentanyl
- You have kidney problems
- You are pregnant
- You are 75 years old or older
If you plan on taking this drug, contact your doctor first.
What drugs are similar to Prasugrel (Effient)?
Other drugs that are similar to Prasugrel (Effient) include:
Does Prasugrel (Effient) have a generic form?
Prasugrel is the generic version of Effient. It is a medication that is used to treat or prevent significant or life-threatening heart and blood vessel disorders.
What is the price of Prasugrel (Effient) without insurance?
The average retail price of Prasugrel without insurance is $422.53.
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How to save money on Prasugrel (Effient)?
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