Appras 55mg
Tablet
Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | SAFE Consuming alcohol with Appras 5 does not cause any harmful side effects. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Appras 5 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, ther... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Appras 5 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | SAFE Appras 5 does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Appras 5 is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Appras 5 may not be needed in ... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Appras 5 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Appras 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Appras 5 belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelets or blood thinners. It helps prevent the formation of harmful blood clots and keeps the blo... View More
Uses of Appras 5
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
- Heart attack
Side effects of Appras 5
- Bleeding
How to use Appras 5
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Appras 5 may be taken with... View More
How Appras 5 works
Appras 5 is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots... View More
What if you forget to take Appras 5?
If you miss a dose of Appras 5, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your ... View More
- For best results, take it at the same time every day.
- Appras 5 increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects, or cutting fingernails or toenails.
- Do not discontinue using the medicine without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
- If you are scheduled to undergo a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Appras 5 temporarily.
Indication
Acute coronary syndromes, thrombotic cardiovascular (CV) events, stent thrombosis, unstable angina (UA), non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI)... View More
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Acute coronary syndrome Adult: 60 mg as loading dose, followed by 10 mg once daily for up to 12 mth, given in combination w/ aspirin. Elderly: >... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment Dose adjustment not necessary
Contraindication
Active pathological bleeding such as peptic ulcer or intracranial hamorrhage. Patient with a history of prior transient ischemic attack or stroke
Mode of Action
Prasugrel is a prodrug that inhibits platelet activation and aggregation. The active metabolite irreversibly blocks the P2Y12 component of adenosine dip... View More
Precaution
Patient w/ propensity to bleed, low body wt (<60 kg). Patient who will undergo CABG and other surgical procedure; coronary angiography in UA/NSTEMI pati... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Bleeding,Anemia,Atrial fibrillation,Back pain,Bradycardia,Dizziness,Dyspnea,Headache,Hypertension,Nausea <1% Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purp... View More
Interaction
Increased risk of bleeding w/ oral anticoagulants (e.g. warfain), clopidogrel, NSAIDs and fibrinolytics.
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