Introduction
Asurel belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelets or blood thinners. It helps prevent the formation of harmful blood clots and keeps the blood... View More
Uses of Asurel
Side effects of Asurel
How to use Asurel
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. Asurel may be taken with o... View More
How Asurel works
Asurel 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 Asurel?
If you miss a dose of Asurel, 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 re... View More
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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