Prasugrel (Effient)

General information

Class/mechanism: Irreversible thienopyridine class inhibitor of the P2Y₁₂ class of adenosine diphosphate (ADP) receptors on platelets, inhibiting platelet activation and aggregation.
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a

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Also known as

• Brand names: Effient, Efient, Glitax, Prasita, Prasudoc, PrasuSafe, Prax, Surfent, Targol