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(PRA soo grel)
U.S. Brand Names
Effient™
Pharmacologic Category
Antiplatelet Agent; Antiplatelet Agent, Thienopyridine
What key warnings should I know about before taking this medicine?
• This medicine may cause severe bleeding. Stop this medicine at least 7 days before heart surgery. If you are 75 years or older, talk with healthcare provider before using this medicine. Follow directions for use exactly. Closely review the section in this leaflet which lists when to call healthcare provider.
• Please read the medication guide.
Reasons not to take this medicine
• If you have an allergy to prasugrel or any other part of this medicine.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
• If you have any of the following conditions: Bleeding problems or history of stroke.
How does it work?
• Prasugrel prevents platelets from becoming sticky and clumping together.
How is it best taken?
• To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
• Take this medicine at a similar time of day.
• Take this medicine with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
• Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare provider.
What should I monitor?
• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
• Follow up with healthcare provider.
How should I store this medicine?
• Store at room temperature.
• Protect from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.
General statements
• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
Created: 2009-07-13 09:45:18.0
Modified: 2010-03-09 08:17:04.0
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