prasugrel(Effient)
P2Y12 platelet receptor inhibitor (thienopyridine)
Pronunciation
/ˈpræsʊɡrɛl/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- prasugrel
- Brand names
- Effient
- Therapeutic class
- P2Y12 platelet receptor inhibitor (thienopyridine)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take once daily, with or without food.
- Report unusual bleeding, black stools, or sudden severe headache.
- Stop 7 days before elective surgery.
- ### NAPLEX practice notes
- Contraindicated with prior stroke or TIA (boxed warning).
Sources
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