About prasugrel hcl
Antiplatelet P2Y12 inhibitor
Used for
- Prevents blood clots after certain heart attacks or unstable angina treated with coronary stenting.
Usual adult dose
Usually 60 mg once, then 10 mg once daily with aspirin; lower maintenance dosing may be used for people under 60 kg.
Common side effects
- Bleeding or bruising
- Nosebleeds
- Anemia
- Nausea
Important warnings
- Can cause serious or fatal bleeding.
- Avoid with active bleeding or a history of stroke or transient ischemic attack.
- Usually not recommended at age 75 or older unless benefits outweigh risks.
- Do not stop suddenly without prescriber direction; clot risk may increase.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy data are limited; use only when clearly needed after clinical assessment.
Breastfeeding
Unknown whether prasugrel enters breast milk; a clinician should weigh treatment and breastfeeding.
Interactions
- Blood thinners and other antiplatelet medicines increase bleeding risk.
- NSAIDs, including ibuprofen and naproxen, can increase bleeding.
- Opioids may delay prasugrel absorption.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.