Effient (Prasugrel HCl)

Alternate Name: Prasugrel

Description: Effient helps lower the risk of heart related conditions in patients with acute coronary syndrome. Effient is a brand name of prasugrel. On average Effient is priced at about $561 for a supply of 30, 10 mg tablets. Take advantage of our LowerMyRx discount to receive a typical Effient discount of up to 80% off of the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Bottle

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 10 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have any bleeding problems. Also tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or stomach ulcer, or if you are allergic to clopidogrel or ticlopidine. This medicine increases your risk of bleeding. Tell your doctor about all recent surgeries and injuries and if you have ever had bleeding in your stomach or intestines. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests. This medicine may cause thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), a serious blood clot problem. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your doctor first. Your risk for blood clots increases if you stop this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin Trouble breathing, tiredness, fever, yellow skin or eyes, fast or pounding heartbeat, headache Unusual bleeding or bruising Vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds

Food Warnings: Some medicines and foods can affect how prasugrel works. Tell your doctor if you are also using any of the following:NSAID pain or arthritis medicine, such as aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxibBlood thinner, such as warfarinOther medicine to treat or prevent blood clots, This medicine increases your risk of bleeding. Tell your doctor about all recent surgeries and injuries and if you have ever had bleeding in your stomach or intestines. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests., This medicine may cause thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), a serious blood clot problem., Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your doctor first. Your risk for blood clots increases if you stop this medicine suddenly., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.