Prasugrel 10mg Tablet

COPRASU 10 (Prasugrel 10mg Tablet)

Prasugrel 10mg Tablet is a medication used with aspirin by patients suffering from heart disease (recent heart attack, unstable angina) and undergoes a certain heart procedure known as angioplasty. This medication also helps prevent other serious heart/blood vessel problems (such as strokes, heart attacks, blood clots in stents).
Prasugrel 10mg Tablet works by inhibiting platelets from sticking together and preventing the formation of harmful blood clots. This “anti-platelet” effect enables smooth blood flow in the body.

Before using this tablet, read the medication guide and patient information leaflet if provided by your pharmacist before you start taking prasugrel. Or in case, if the patient is having any doubts regarding the usage, should ask the doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions for Prasugrel 10mg Tablet

Before taking prasugrel, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or to similar antiplatelet drugs (thienopyridines such as clopidogrel); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Get more details by talking with your pharmacist.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: blood disorders (such as hemophilia), bleeding problems (such as bleeding of the stomach/intestines, bleeding in the brain), blood clots in the brain (stroke, transient ischemic attack-TIA), recent major injury/surgery, liver disease, stomach/intestinal ulcers.

Before having surgery or any medical/dental procedures (including heart bypass surgery-CABG), tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

To lower the chance of getting cut, bruised, or injured, use caution with sharp objects like razors and nail cutters, and avoid activities such as contact sports.

This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol while using this medicine will increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Limit alcoholic beverages. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about how much alcohol you may safely drink.