What is PRASITA 10MG?
- PRASITA 10MG contains Prasugrel which belongs to a group of medicines called anti-platelet agents
- It inhibits the clumping of platelets and so reduces the chance of formation of blood clots
What PRASITA 10MG is used for?
PRASITA 10MG is used to,
- reduce the chances of you having a further heart attack or stroke or of dying from one of these atherothrombotic events
- open blocked arteries in the heart
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Talk to your doctor before taking PRASITA 10MG, if you
- are allergic to prasugrel or any of the other ingredients of PRASITA 10MG
- have a medical condition that is currently causing bleeding, such as bleeding from your stomach or intestines
- have ever had a stroke or a transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
- have severe liver or kidney disease
- have an increased risk of bleeding
- have a recent serious injury
- have recent surgery (including some dental procedures)
- have recent or recurrent bleeding from the stomach or intestines (e.g. a stomach ulcer or colon polyps)
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant or breast feeding while you are taking PRASITA 10MG
- PRASITA 10MG should not be used in children and adolescents below 18 years of age
- PRASITA 10MG is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines
Tell your doctor if you are taking,
- Clopidogrel (an anti-platelet agent)
- Warfarin (an anti-coagulant)
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs” for pain and fever (such as ibuprofen, naproxen, etoricoxib)
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- The usual dose of PRASITA 10MG is 10 mg per day
- You will start the treatment with a single dose of 60 mg
- If you weigh less than 60 kg or are more than 75 years of age, the dose is 5 mg PRASITA 10MG per day
- You may take PRASITA 10MG with or without food
- Take your dose at around the same time every day
- Do not break or crush the tablet
If you take more PRASITA 10MG
- Contact your doctor or hospital straight away, as you may be at risk of excessive bleeding
If you forget to take PRASITA 10MG
- If you miss your scheduled daily dose, take PRASITA 10MG when you remember
- If you forget your dose for an entire day, just resume taking PRASITA 10MG at its usual dose the next day
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
If you stop taking PRASITA 10MG
- Do not stop taking PRASITA 10MG without consulting your doctor
- if you stop taking PRASITA 10MG too soon, your risk of a heart attack may be higher
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
- sudden numbness or weakness of the arm, leg or face
- sudden confusion, difficulty speaking or understanding others
- sudden difficulty in walking or loss of balance or co-ordination
- sudden dizziness or sudden severe headache
- fever and bruising under the skin that may appear as red pinpoint dots, with or without unexplained extreme tiredness, confusion, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
- a rash, itching, or a swollen face, swollen lips/tongue, or shortness of breath
- bleeding from a needle puncture site
- nose bleeds
- skin rash
- small red bruises on the skin (ecchymoses)
- blood in urine
- bleeding in the stomach or bowels
- low haemoglobin or red blood cell count (anaemia)
- allergic reaction (rash, itching, swollen lips/tongue, or shortness of breath)
- spontaneous bleeding from the eye, rectum, gums or in the abdomen around the internal organs
- bleeding after surgery
- coughing up blood
- blood in stools
- low blood platelet count
- subcutaneous haematoma (bleeding under the skin causing a swelling)
What are Platelets?
- Platelets are very small cell particles that circulate in the blood
- When a blood vessel is damaged, for example if it is cut, platelets clump together to help form a blood clot (thrombus). Therefore, platelets are essential to help stop bleeding
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
- Store at room temperature (15-25ºC)
Disclaimer:
The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
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