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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Prasuzen-10 Tablet is used to prevent the formation of blood clots, thereby reducing the chance of having a heart attack or stroke in future. It is prescribed after a heart attack, unstable angina, or if you have been treated with a procedure to open blocked arteries or have stents to open blocked/narrowed arteries. It contains Prasugrel, which works by inhibiting the clumping of platelets, thereby reducing the chance of having blood clot formation. This results in lower cardiovascular events like myocardial infarction (heart attack) or stroke in future, especially in people who have had heart surgery known as angioplasty. In some cases, it may cause side effects such as nose bleeds, skin rash, bleeding in the bowels, blood in urine, low haemoglobin, purpura (blood leakage under the skin), indigestion and bruising.
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Composition :

PRASUGREL-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Vgr Bio Laboratories

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Prasuzen-10 Tablet

Prasuzen-10 Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called 'antiplatelet agents' used to prevent the formation of blood clots, thereby reducing the chance of having a heart attack or stroke in future. Prasuzen-10 Tablet is prescribed after a heart attack, unstable angina, or if you have been treated with a procedure to open blocked arteries or have stents to open blocked/narrowed arteries. 

Prasuzen-10 Tablet contains 'Prasugrel' which works by inhibiting the clumping of platelets, thereby reducing the chance of having blood clot formation. This results in lower cardiovascular events like myocardial infarction (heart attack) or stroke in future, especially in people who have had heart surgery known as angioplasty.

You are advised to take Prasuzen-10 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, Prasuzen-10 Tablet may cause side effects such as nose bleeds, skin rash, bleeding in the bowels, blood in urine, low haemoglobin, purpura (blood leakage under the skin), indigestion and bruising. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not take Prasuzen-10 Tablet if you ever had a brain stroke, bleeding in the brain or transient ischemic attack (stroke). Talk to your doctor before taking Prasuzen-10 Tablet if you weigh below 60 kg, are 75 years or older, and have/had a recent severe injury or surgery due to the risk of severe bleeding problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Prasuzen-10 Tablet is not recommended for children as efficacy and safety have not been established. 

Uses of Prasuzen-10 Tablet

Treatment of Prevention of Blood clot, Prevention of Heart attack, Prevention of Stroke.

Directions for Use

Swallow Prasuzen-10 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Prasuzen-10 Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antiplatelet agents used to prevent the formation of blood clots. Prasuzen-10 Tablet helps in reducing the chance of having another heart attack or stroke. Prasuzen-10 Tablet inhibits platelet aggregation and activation through irreversible binding of its active metabolite to the receptors. Prasuzen-10 Tablet works by inhibiting the clumping of platelets, thereby reduces the chance of blood clot formation. This helps in reducing the rate of cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction (heart attack) or stroke especially in people who have had heart surgery known as angioplasty.

How Prasuzen-10 Tablet Works

Prasuzen-10 Tablet contains 'Prasugrel' which works by inhibiting the clumping of platelets, thereby reducing the chance of having blood clot formation. This results in lower cardiovascular events like myocardial infarction (heart attack) or stroke in future, especially in people who have had heart surgery known as angioplasty.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Prasuzen-10 Tablet

  • Nose bleeds
  • Skin rash
  • Bleeding in bowels
  • Blood in urine
  • Low haemoglobin
  • Purpura (blood leakage under the skin)
  • Indigestion
  • Bruising

What if I have taken an overdose of Prasuzen-10 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Prasuzen-10 Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Prasuzen-10 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have a medical condition that causes bleeding from the stomach or intestine, had a transient ischemic attack (stroke) or if you are suffering from severe liver disease. Talk to your doctor before taking Prasuzen-10 Tablet if you have bleeding problems, weigh below 60 kg, are 75 years or older, had/have a recent serious injury or surgery, kidney or liver disease. Consult your doctor immediately if you develop a medical condition called thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (blood disorder) while taking Prasuzen-10 Tablet ; its symptoms include fever, bruising under the skin which appears as red pinpoint dots, with/without unexplained confusion, tiredness and yellowing of skin and eyes. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Prasuzen-10 Tablet is not recommended for children as the efficacy and safety have not been established. People affected with active pathological bleeding (peptic ulcer, intracranial or brain haemorrhage) and history of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) should not take Prasuzen-10 Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PrasugrelMifepristone
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PrasugrelAnistreplase
Severe

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PrasugrelMifepristone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Mifepristone with Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's can increase the chance of experiencing vaginal bleeding in women.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's with Mifepristone can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience prolonged, heavy bleeding, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
PrasugrelAnistreplase
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's with Anistreplase can increase the risk of bleeding and hemorrhage.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's with Anistreplase can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrasugrelWarfarin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Warfarin with Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's and warfarin together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you have unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrasugrelDextran
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's with Dextran can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's with Dextran can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrasugrelStreptokinase
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's with Streptokinase can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Streptokinase with Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrasugrelIbrutinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Ibrutinib with Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's with Ibrutinib together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrasugrelAcalabrutinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's with Acalabrutinib can increase the risk of bleeding leading to serious blood loss.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's with Acalabrutinib together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrasugrelMeloxicam
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Meloxicam with Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's with Meloxicam can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as any unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PrasugrelDrotrecogin alfa (activated)
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's with Drotrecogin can increase the risk of bleeding leading to serious blood loss.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's and Drotrecogin alfa (activated), you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrasugrelKetoprofen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's:
Taking Ketoprofen with Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's can increase the risk of bleeding and hemorrhage.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's and Ketoprofen, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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PRASUGREL-10MGHerbal products/medicines

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Common Foods to Avoid:
St. John’S Wort, Garlic Pill, Aloevera, Cannabis

How to manage the interaction:
Taking herbs during treatment with Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's may lead to an interaction. Avoid herbs like garlic, ginger, bilberry, danshen, piracetam, and ginkgo biloba during treatment with Prasuzen-10 Tablet 10's.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, skinless poultry, fish, eggs, and low-fat dairy products.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise.
  • Managing stress with meditation, yoga, and massage.
  • Avoid eating fried food, fast food, boxed food, canned food, and processed frozen meals.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Prasuzen-10 Tablet to prevent unpleasant side-effects. Alcohol intake might increase the risk of stomach or intestine bleeding.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Prasuzen-10 Tablet does not affect your ability to drive. However, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are not alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Prasuzen-10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have liver impairment/liver disease or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Prasuzen-10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Prasuzen-10 Tablet should not be used by children, as the efficacy and safety have not been established.

FAQs

Prasuzen-10 Tablet is used to prevent the formation of blood clots, thereby reducing the chance of having a heart attack or stroke in future.
Prasuzen-10 Tablet works by inhibiting the clumping of platelets, thereby reduces the chance of blood clot formation. This helps in reducing the rate of cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction (heart attack) or stroke.
Prasuzen-10 Tablet prevents the formation of blood clots so it might increase the risk of bleeding during injury, cut or surgery. Therefore, be cautious while using sharp objects. Consult a doctor immediately if you notice excess bleeding. Let your doctor know if you are going to have any scheduled surgery as your doctor might reduce the dose to avoid excess bleeding during surgery.
Please do not stop taking Prasuzen-10 Tablet on your own, as it might increase the risk of a heart attack. Continue taking Prasuzen-10 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Prasuzen-10 Tablet .
Prasuzen-10 Tablet may cause anaemia (low haemoglobin and low red blood cell count). So it would be best if you include iron-rich food in your diet to prevent anaemia.
Avoid taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (pain-relieving medicines) like aspirin along with Prasuzen-10 Tablet as it may increase the risk of gastrointestinal ulcer and bleeding.
It can take 30 minutes to 4 hours for maximal effect.
Common side effects of Prasuzen-10 Tablet may include nose bleeds, skin rash, bleeding in the bowels, blood in urine, low haemoglobin, purpura (blood leakage under the skin), indigestion, and bruising. If you experience these side effects persistently, you are advised to talk to your doctor.
Caution should be exercised when using the Prasuzen-10 Tablet . Prasuzen-10 Tablet may cause a blood clotting problem called thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). TTP is a rare but serious medical condition that can be deadly. Sometimes, it may cause severe or life-threatening bleeding. So, it should be taken under the supervision of the doctor. If you face any uncommon adverse events, consult the doctor immediately.
Take Prasuzen-10 Tablet at around the same time every day. Follow the directions as directed by the physician.
No specific symptoms have been reported. If you experience any issues, kindly report them and seek medical attention.
Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Prasuzen-10 Tablet , as it may cause an overdose. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
No, Prasuzen-10 Tablet is a prescription medication, and it should be used only if prescribed by the doctor.
Prasuzen-10 Tablet contains Prasugrel, an anti-platelet medication.
Prasuzen-10 Tablet may cause side effects such as nose bleeds, skin rash, bleeding in the bowels, blood in urine, low haemoglobin, purpura (blood leakage under the skin), indigestion and bruising. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember unless it's almost time for your next dose. In this case, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. Never take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Biological E. Limited, Road No. 35,Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana -500033
Other Info - PRA0341

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