How To Use Prasugrel (Effient)

Prasugrel comes in the form of a tablet to take by mouth once daily. You can take this medicine with or without food. Try to take your medicine at around the same time every day. Swallow the tablet whole without cutting, crushing, or chewing it.

Read the prescription label carefully. Do not change the dose or dosing frequency without your doctor’s approval.

Prasugrel lowers your risk of developing blood clots as long as you continue taking it. Do not stop treatment without talking to your doctor. Doing so may increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, and death.

Missed dose: If you miss a dose of prasugrel, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose according to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose or extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Storage: Store prasugrel at room temperature (between 15-30° C or 59-86° F) away from moisture, heat, and direct light in its original container, tightly closed. Do not store medications in the bathroom where they can be exposed to moisture and heat. Keep all medications safely out of reach of children and pets. Your prasugrel container will come with a gray cylinder inside it which helps to keep the tablets dry and should be left in place.

Unused medicine: Unused prasugrel should be disposed of in a way that children, other people, and pets cannot get to them. Do not throw prasugrel in the trash or flush it down the toilet. The best way to dispose of expired or unneeded prasugrel is through a drug take-back program or your local waste disposal company. Learn more about proper medication disposal. 

NOTE: This medication guide is a summary and may not contain all possible drug information on prasugrel. The information contained here may not be up-to-date. This sheet is for information purposes only. If you have questions about prasugrel, talk to your doctor for medical advice.

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