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Prasugrin 10 Tablet

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Product introduction

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.

Benefits of Prasugrin Tablet

In Prevention of Heart attack

Prasugrin 10 Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine, or blood thinner. It works by preventing cells called platelets from sticking together and helps to prevent your blood from clotting inside veins and arteries. This helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a heart attack or stroke (or deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism). Take this medicine regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to achieve maximum benefits. It is often prescribed along with a low dose of aspirin which also helps to prevent blood from clotting.

Side effects of Prasugrin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Prasugrin

  • Bleeding

How to use Prasugrin Tablet

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.

How Prasugrin Tablet works

Prasugrin 10 Tablet is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chances of another heart attack or stroke.

Safety advice

Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Prasugrin 10 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Prasugrin 10 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Prasugrin 10 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Prasugrin 10 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Prasugrin 10 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Prasugrin 10 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Prasugrin 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Prasugrin 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Prasugrin 10 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

What if you forget to take Prasugrin Tablet?

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.\n

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Quick tips

  • 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Piperazine derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
P2Y12 inhibitors (ADP receptor)

Interaction with drugs

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FAQs

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.

Q. What is the most important information I need to know about Prasugrin 10 Tablet?

Prasugrin 10 Tablet may cause serious or life-threatening bleeding. Moreover, you may bruise easily and it may take longer than usual for bleeding to stop even if you have a minor injury such as a small cut while shaving. Get emergency medical help if you notice excessive or prolonged bleeding. You should inform your doctor if you notice black tarry stools or if there is blood in the urine. Be vigilant on any signs of stroke such as sudden numbness or weakness (one side or both sides of the body), difficulty walking, mental confusion, slurred speech, dizziness and any unexplained headache. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop any such signs of stroke as stroke is an uncommon side effect of Prasugrin 10 Tablet and needs urgent medical attention as it can otherwise be fatal.

Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Prasugrin 10 Tablet?

If you have missed a dose of Prasugrin 10 Tablet, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Q. How long do I need to take Prasugrin 10 Tablet after stent insertion?

The exact duration of taking Prasugrin 10 Tablet will be decided by your doctor after considering various factors like the illness you are being treated for, type of stent inserted, any episodes of bleeding experienced by you during treatment etc. Usually, it is prescribed for a minimum duration of 1 year. However, follow your doctor's advice precisely to get maximum benefit of Prasugrin 10 Tablet. Discuss with your doctor before stopping the medication, as sudden discontinuation may increase the chances of clot formation in the stent, heart attack, and can even lead to death.

Q. What should I avoid while taking Prasugrin 10 Tablet?

Avoid activities that may increase your chances of bleeding. Be extra careful while shaving or brushing your teeth to prevent bleeding. You should avoid taking painkillers, but if you need to take one like ibuprofen for joint pain, headache, backache etc, then consult your doctor first. This is because taking pain killers with Prasugrin 10 Tablet may increase your chances of developing a stomach ulcer and bleeding. Refrain from taking excessive alcohol with Prasugrin 10 Tablet as it can irritate your stomach and lead to a stomach ulcer as well.

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