Prasugrel

Last Reviewed: Sep 11, 2024

Drug Details


Common Brands:

Effient

Availability:

Prescription only

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.