Drug Name:Prasugrel
Drug Class:Antiplatelet agent
Mechanism of Action:Inhibits platelet activation and aggregation by irreversibly binding to the P2Y12 ADP receptor
Use:Prevention of blood clots in patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention
Side Effects:
  • Bleeding
  • Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
  • Neutropenia
Contraindications:History of stroke or transient ischemic attack
Specialty:
  • Cardiology
  • Emergency Medicine