EFFIENT
Used for Heart Attack and Stroke
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Manufactured by Eli Lilly & Company
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EFFIENT Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing
What is EFFIENT?
EFFIENT is the brand name for prasugrel and is available as an oral tablet.
What dosages is EFFIENT available in?
EFFIENT is available as a 5 mg and 10 mg or tablet.
What is EFFIENT used for?
EFFIENT is a P2Y12 inhibitor and is used to prevent blood clot problems in people who received a stent after a heart attack.
How does EFFIENT work?
EFFIENT is a type of antiplatelet medication called a P2Y12 inhibitor. It works by preventing your platelets from clumping up together and forming blood clots that could potentially travel to your heart or brain. This lowers your risk for a heart attack or stroke.
How do I take EFFIENT?
EFFIENT is typically taken by mouth with a typical dose is 10 mg once daily. For people weighing less than 132 lbs, your provider might consider prescribing a dose of 5 mg once daily to lower your risk of bleeding.
Is it safe for me to take EFFIENT?
EFFIENT is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have active pathological bleeding, prior transient ischemic attack or stroke, or a hypersensitivity to prasugrel or any component of the product.
EFFIENT Common Side Effects
Common side effects of EFFIENT include:
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Headache
- Bleeding of any kind
- Back pain
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Cough
- Low blood pressure
- Fatigue
EFFIENT Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with EFFIENT. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe bleeding: feeling faint, lightheaded, dizziness, vomiting or coughing up blood, bloody or dark-colored stools, severe stomach pain or discomfort
- Blood-clotting problem: headache; confusion; dizziness; tiredness; fever; small, purple spots on the skin; bruising; stomach pain; trouble breathing
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on EFFIENT
The following medications may interact with EFFIENT:
- Warfarin or other anticoagulants – May increase the risk of bleeding
- Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs – May increase the risk of bleeding
Who makes EFFIENT?
Eli Lilly & Company
Is EFFIENT safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if EFFIENT will harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while receiving EFFIENT, talk to your healthcare provider.
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