Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Effient Tablet
Effient Tablet
| Generic name | prasugrel |
|---|---|
| Drug class | P2Y12 platelet inhibitor (thienopyridine) |
| Forms | 5 mg tablets, 10 mg tablets |
Effient is a prescription antiplatelet medicine that helps prevent platelets from sticking together and forming blood clots that could block an artery or a stent.
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