Effient Use Warnings

What may interact with Effient?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-defibrotide
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-certain medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin
-narcotic medicines for pain
-NSAIDS, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Effient?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-bleeding disorders
-bleeding in the brain
-colon polyps
-diverticulitis
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-recent trauma or surgery
-stomach bleeding
-stomach ulcers, other stomach or intestine problems
-stroke or transient ischemic attack
-an unusual or allergic reaction to prasugrel, other medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Effient?

Visit your health care provider for regular checks on your progress. Do not stop taking your medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
This medicine can cause a blood clotting problem called thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). TTP is a rare but serious medical condition that can be deadly. Get medical help right away if you have purple spots on your skin or mouth; yellowing of the eyes or skin; general ill-feeling or flu-like symptoms; stomach pain; unusually weak or tired; fever; chest pain; trouble breathing; pain, swelling, or warmth in leg; confusion; severe headaches; trouble speaking; trouble walking; changes in vision; or trouble passing urine.
If you are going to have surgery, dental work or other procedure, tell your health care provider that you are using this medicine.
If you get black, tarry stools or vomit up what looks like coffee grounds, call your health care provider right away. You may have a bleeding ulcer.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Keep this medicine in the original container. Protect from moisture. Keep the container tightly closed. Do not throw out the packet in the container. It keeps the medicined dry. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.