Generic Effient

Description

Active Ingredient

Prasugrel Hydrochloride is the main active component in this medicine. This active component is a novel platelet inhibitor indicated to reduce thrombotic cardiovascular events in people with acute coronary syndrome. This active factor makes inhibition of platelet aggregation by binding to receptors for ADP on the surface of platelets. It is a platelet activation and aggregation inhibitor structurally and pharmacologically associated with clopidogrel and ticlopidine. It inhibits ADP-mediated platelet activation and aggregation. This drug also inhibits ADP-mediated platelet aggregation more rapidly, and to a greater extent than clopidogrel.

Indications

Prasugrel-composed medicine is indicated with aspirin in people with heart disease or recent heart attack, unstable angina, or who undergo a certain heart procedure like angioplasty. This Effient helps to prevent serious heart/blood vessel problems like heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots in stents. It blocks platelets from sticking together and protects them from forming harmful blood clots. It is an anti-platelet effect that helps to keep blood flowing smoothly in the body.

Action Mechanism

Platelets are blood cells that help with normal blood clotting. Effient helps to prevent platelets from sticking together and forming a clot that can block an artery or a stent. This way it effectively reduces heart risks.

Dosages

This drug is made available in dosages as mentioned below:

• 5 mg: This medicine is to be taken orally once a day with or without food as directed by the doctor
• 10 mg: This drug should be taken as mentioned in the prescription by the doctor

Note

It is not recommended in people with active bleeding like a stomach ulcer or bleeding in the brain.

FAQ’s

What is Effient?

Effient (prasugrel) helps in preventing platelets in the blood from sticking together and forming a blood clot. An unwanted blood clot can occur with certain heart or blood vessel conditions.

What is Effient used for?

Efficient is used to prevent blood clots in people with acute coronary syndrome who are undergoing a procedure after a recent heart attack.

How should be Effient consumed?

As Effient keeps your blood from clotting, this medicine can also make it easier for you to bleed, even from a minor injury such as a fall or a bump on the head. Seek emergency medical attention in case of any issues.

What should be avoided while taking Effient?

Avoid activities that may increase your risk of bleeding or injury. Use extra care to prevent bleeding while shaving or brushing your teeth.

How to store Effient?

Store Effient medicine at a normal room temperature and away from the reach of moisture and heat. Keep the tablets in their original container, along with the packet or canister of moisture-absorbing preservatives.