Comparing Effient vs Ticagrelor
Effient | Ticagrelor |
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Effient (prasugrel) | Ticagrelor |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Heart Attack, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Myocardial Infarction - Prophylaxis. Effient may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Ticagrelor blocks a substance called ADP (adenosine-5-diphosphate) which plays a crucial role in blood clotting and may be given together with aspirin to people who have had a heart attack or with... View more |
Related suggestions Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Myocardial Infarction, Prophylaxis
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Effient has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 21 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
Ticagrelor has an average rating of 3.7 out of 10 from a total of 113 ratings on Drugs.com. 15% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 59% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Effient side effects in more detail. |
See also: ticagrelor side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
N/A |
Brilinta | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
15 hours |
12.8 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 207 drugs are known to interact with Effient:
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A total of 483 drugs are known to interact with ticagrelor:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
July 10, 2009 |
July 20, 2011 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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