PRASUNOL 10 Tablet 10's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Prasugrel 10 mg
Manufacturer
Knoll Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
PRASUNOL 10 TABLET contains Prasugrel which belongs to the group of medicines called Antiplatelet agents. It is used to manage blood clot formation in the body. It can also reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, angina (chest pain) and other circulatory problems among patients having heart block, stents in the heart or other heart-related complications. Before taking PRASUNOL 10 TABLET inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. It is strictly not recommended for use in patients with severe liver problems or bleeding problems (internal bleeding conditions). PRASUNOL 10 TABLET may make you bleed more easily even after minor cuts or injuries, and so be cautions while you perform even minor activities in your day-to-day life that involves risk of cuts or injuries (like shaving, playing, or handling sharp objects). You must also inform your doctor if you recently met with any accident or have stomach ulcers, or scheduled for any upcoming surgeries as a precaution, as they could make you bleed more. Inform your doctor before taking PRASUNOL 10 TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The most common
Uses
OF PRASUNOL 10 TABLET Manage and manages blood clot formation Prevents the risk of heart attack, stroke, angina or other circulatory problems
How It Works
PRASUNOL 10 TABLET is an antiplatelet medication. It manages the clumping of platelets (a type of blood cells that causes blood clot) within the blood vessels. This reduces the chances of blood clot formation within the blood vessel and improves blood flow within them. As a result, it reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke and angina.
Directions for Use
Take PRASUNOL 10 TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. It can be taken with or without meals. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking PRASUNOL 10 TABLET without consulting your doctor.
Side Effects
taking PRASUNOL 10 TABLET are increased bleeding tendency, anemia, skin rashes and low RBC in blood. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect worsens. USES OF PRASUNOL 10 TABLET Manage and manages blood clot formation Prevents the risk of heart attack, stroke, angina or other circulatory problems HOW PRASUNOL 10 TABLET WORKSPRASUNOL 10 TABLET is an antiplatelet medication. It manages the clumping of platelets (a type of blood cells that causes blood clot) within the blood vessels. This reduces the chances of blood clot formation within the blood vessel and improves blood flow within them. As a result, it reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke and angina. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake PRASUNOL 10 TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. It can be taken with or without meals. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking PRASUNOL 10 TABLET without consulting your doctor. SIDE EFFECTS OF PRASUNOL 10 TABLETCOMMON increased bleeding or bruising (even after minor cuts) nasal bleeds skin rashes, red bruises on the skin bleeding under the skin if you receive any injections anemia (low RBC in blood) UNCOMMON bleeding gums RARE low blood platelet count Stop taking PRASUNOL 10 TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: signs of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP, such as fever and bruising under the skin which can be seen as red pinpoint dots on the skin, with or without extreme tiredness, confusion and yellowing of the skin or eyes) signs of stroke (sudden numbness or weakness of the arm, leg or face, especially at one side of the body, sudden confusion, difficulty in speaking and walking, sudden dizziness, or severe headache) signs of allergic skin reactions (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of the face, mouth, throat and tongue which causes difficulty in breathing or swallowing) rectal bleeding, black or blood-stained stools, bloody urine
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYPRASUNOL 10 TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGPRASUNOL 10 TABLET should be used in breastfeeding women only if considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESPRASUNOL 10 TABLET is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or operate any machines. KIDNEYPRASUNOL 10 TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERPRASUNOL 10 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver diseases. It should be used with caution in patients with moderate liver problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take PRASUNOL 10 TABLET if you are allergic to Prasugrel. OTHERSPRASUNOL 10 TABLET is not recommended for use if you: have any internal bleeding condition (such as bleeding in the gut) have ever had a stroke have ever had a transient ischaemic attack (a brief period with stroke-like symptoms) Before taking PRASUNOL 10 TABLET, inform your doctor if you: had any serious injury recently have any stomach conditions (Ex. ulcers or polyps) that can increase the risk of GI bleeding have a body weight less than 60 kg are scheduled for any upcoming surgery (including minor dental surgery) or recently had one Use in pediatrics: PRASUNOL 10 TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. Use in geriatrics: PRASUNOL 10 TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 75 years or above). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking PRASUNOL 10 TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as: other medicines used to manage blood clots in the body (Ex. clopidogrel, warfarin) non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (used for pain relief) such as ibuprofen, naproxen, etoricoxib Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took more PRASUNOL 10 TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose includes excessive bleeding. SYNOPSIS Drug : Prasugrel Pharmacological Category : Antiplatelet agents Therapeutic Indication : Blood clots Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep PRASUNOL 10 TABLET out of reach of children Store PRASUNOL 10 TABLET in a room temperature
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Last Updated
26 Nov 2022