Efiplat 5mg Tablet
food interaction for Efiplat Tablet
alcohol interaction for Efiplat Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Efiplat Tablet
lactation interaction for Efiplat Tablet
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Efiplat 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
Consuming alcohol with Efiplat 5mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
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Information regarding the use of Efiplat 5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Efiplat 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Efiplat 5mg Tablet
Prasugrel(5mg)
Efiplat tablet uses
{med_name} is used to prevent heart attack and stroke. It decreases the chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
How efiplat tablet works
Efiplat 5mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chances of another heart attack or stroke.
Common side effects of efiplat tablet
Bleeding
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Expert advice FOR Efiplat Tablet
- For best results, take it at the same time every day.
- Prasugrel 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 Prasugrel temporarily.
Frequently asked questions FOR Efiplat 5mg Tablet
Prasugrel
Q. Is Efiplat 5mg Tablet a blood thinner?
Yes, Efiplat 5mg Tablet is a type of blood thinner. It works by preventing platelets (type of blood cells) from sticking together and forming clots. This action of Efiplat 5mg Tablet helps in preventing conditions like heart attack or stroke in people with heart disease, who have recently suffered a heart attack or severe heart-related chest pain (unstable angina).
Q. Can you drink alcohol while taking Efiplat 5mg Tablet?
It is not advised to take alcohol while taking Efiplat 5mg Tablet, as alcohol may increase your chance of stomach bleeding. As a result, you may vomit blood (which may be bright red blood or black/dark brown like coffee grounds) or you may have bloody or black tarry stools. Discuss with your doctor if you are not sure.
Q. Can you take aspirin with Efiplat 5mg Tablet?
Efiplat 5mg Tablet is usually prescribed along with aspirin in to prevent serious or life-threatening problems associated with heart or blood vessels (like heart attack, stroke, clot formation in a stent). This combination of medicine is given to patients who have recently had a heart attack and underwent angioplasty (stent placement in blocked blood vessels of the heart)had a heart attack, stroke, or had angioplasty to remove the blockage in arteries which supply the heart. Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine if you are taking Efiplat 5mg Tablet and follow the doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.