Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Antiplatelet medications
Forms:
Tablet
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
Reduction of thrombotic cardiovascular events, including stent thrombosis, in patients with acute coronary syndrome who are to be managed with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), including:
- Patients with unstable angina or non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI)
- Patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) to be managed with either primary or delayed PCI
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Prasugrel (Effient) Drug Class
Prasugrel (pra-soo-grel) is an antiplatelet drug.
Prasugrel (Effient) Age Range
Prasugrel is approved for use in adults. The safety and efficacy of this medication in pediatric patients have not been established.
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