Effient
Effient (prasugrel) keeps the platelets in your blood from coagulating (clotting) to prevent unwanted blood clots that can occur with certain heart or blood vessel conditions. Effient is used to prevent blood clots in people with acute coronary syndrome who are undergoing a procedure after a recent...
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Effient
Effient is used for: Reducing the risk of having another serious heart or blood vessel problem (eg, heart attack, stroke, blood clots in your stent, death). It is intended for use in patients who have had a heart attack, angina, or a procedure called angioplasty.
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Effient

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Effient
Effient contains prasugrel, a thienopyridine class inhibitor of platelet activation and aggregation mediated by the P2Y12 ADP receptor. Effient is formulated as the hydrochloride salt, a racemate, which is chemically designated as...
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Prasugrel
Prasugrel Pronunciation: (PRA-soo-grel) Class: Aggregation inhibitor Trade Names: Effient - Tablet 5 mg - Tablet 10 mg Pharmacology Prasugrel is a thienopyridine class inhibitor of platelet activation and aggregation. It acts by irreversibly...
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See also: Acute Coronary Syndrome

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