Prasita 10 mg Tablet

Prasita 10 mg Tablet is a prescription antiplatelet medicine that contains 10 mg of prasugrel in each tablet. It belongs to the thienopyridine class of blood-thinning medicines that help prevent platelets from sticking together. Doctors use Prasita 10 mg Tablet to lower the risk of serious heart and blood vessel events in certain people with acute coronary syndrome who are having, or have had, a procedure such as stent placement.

How it works: Prasita 10 mg Tablet works by blocking a signal that tells platelets to clump together, which helps keep blood flowing more smoothly through narrowed arteries. This tablet form is swallowed whole and delivers prasugrel so the body can convert it into its active antiplatelet form.

Prasita 10 mg Tablet is the higher maintenance-strength tablet in prasugrel therapy and is not meant for everyone starting treatment. It is typically chosen only after a doctor has assessed bleeding risk, body weight, age, and the reason for treatment; some patients need a lower-strength prasugrel regimen instead. Because this tablet contains 10 mg in each dose, it provides a stronger platelet-inhibiting effect than lower-strength options and may be used when the prescriber wants that full maintenance dose.

• Prevention of blood clots after coronary stent placement
• Reduction of heart attack risk in selected acute coronary syndrome patients
• Help lower the risk of stroke-related clotting events in appropriate patients
• Maintenance antiplatelet therapy when prescribed by a cardiologist

• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew it unless your doctor specifically says otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day if you are prescribed ongoing treatment.
• You can take Prasita 10 mg Tablet with or without food.
• If you also take aspirin, use only the dose your doctor recommends.
• Do not stop taking this tablet on your own, especially after a stent procedure.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Prasita 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of prasugrel per tablet. In adults, this strength is usually taken once daily as a maintenance dose after a doctor has decided it is appropriate; the exact schedule depends on your condition and other medicines. Do not take more than the amount prescribed, and never change the daily dose without medical guidance.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Prasugrel may include:

• Easy bruising
• Nosebleeds
• Bleeding gums
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Shortness of breath

• Prasita 10 mg Tablet can increase bleeding risk, so tell your doctor about any history of ulcers, recent surgery, or bleeding problems.
• This higher 10 mg strength may not be suitable for people who weigh less than 60 kg or are age 75 years or older unless a doctor specifically decides the benefit outweighs the risk.
• Avoid starting or stopping aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other blood thinners without medical advice because bleeding risk can rise.
• Tell your dentist, surgeon, or emergency clinician that you take prasugrel before any procedure.
• Use caution with alcohol, since it can further irritate the stomach and may increase bleeding risk.
• Do not drive if you feel dizzy, weak, or unwell after taking it.
• This medicine is for selected heart and blood vessel patients only; it is not a general pain reliever or a medicine for chest pain relief during an attack.

• Warfarin and other anticoagulants
• Aspirin and other antiplatelet medicines
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and naproxen
• SSRIs and SNRIs that may increase bleeding risk
• Certain opioid pain medicines may affect how quickly prasugrel works when first started

Store Prasita 10 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.