Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Prasugrel Tablet
Prasugrel Tablet
| Generic name | prasugrel hydrochloride |
|---|---|
| Drug class | anti-platelet agent (thienopyridine, P2Y12 inhibitor) |
| Forms | film-coated tablet |
Prasugrel is a prescription anti-platelet medicine used to help prevent blood clots in people who have had a heart attack or severe chest pain and have been treated with a procedure to open a blocked artery, such as angioplasty or a stent.
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