Prasuvas 5 Tablet

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Prasuvas 5mg Tablet க்கான கலவை

Prasugrel(5mg)

Prasuvas Tablet க்கான உணவு இடைவினை

Prasuvas Tablet க்கான மது இடைவினை

Prasuvas Tablet க்கான கர்ப்பகாலம் இடைவினை

Prasuvas Tablet க்கான பால் புகட்டுதல் இடைவினை

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Prasuvas 5 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 Prasuvas 5 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
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Information regarding the use of Prasuvas 5 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Prasuvas 5 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Prasuvas 5mg Tablet க்கான உப்பு தகவல்

Prasugrel(5mg)

Prasuvas tablet இன் பயன்கள்

{med_name} is used to prevent heart attack, unstable angina and stroke. It decreases the chances of having another heart attack or stroke.

Prasuvas tablet எப்படி வேலை செய்கிறது

Prasuvas 5 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.

Prasuvas tablet இன் பொதுவான பக்க விளைவுகள்

Bleeding

Prasuvas Tablet க்கான மாற்றுகள்

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Prasuvas Tablet க்கான நிபுணர் அறிவுரை

  • 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.
  • You have been prescribed Prasugrel to help prevent blood clots.
  • 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.

Prasuvas 5mg Tablet க்கான அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் கேள்விகள்

Prasugrel

Q. Is Prasuvas 5 Tablet a blood thinner?
Yes, Prasuvas 5 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 Prasuvas 5 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 Prasuvas 5 Tablet?
It is not advised to take alcohol while taking Prasuvas 5 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 Prasuvas 5 Tablet?
Prasuvas 5 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 Prasuvas 5 Tablet and follow the doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
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Q. Do I need to stop Prasuvas 5 Tablet before surgery?
Your doctor will decide whether you need to stop taking Prasuvas 5 Tablet before any surgery or treatment or not. Usually, if a surgery or treatment is planned beforehand, the doctor may stop Prasuvas 5 Tablet a few days (usually 7 days) before the surgery or treatment owing to the increased risk of bleeding during the procedure. You should not stop taking Prasuvas 5 Tablet on your own without discussing it with your doctor.
Q. What is the most important information I need to know about Prasuvas 5 Tablet?
Prasuvas 5 Tablet may cause serious or life-threatening bleeding. Moreover, you may bruise easily and it may take longer than usual for bleeding to stop even if you have a minor injury such as a small cut while shaving. Get emergency medical help if you notice excessive or prolonged bleeding. You should inform your doctor if you notice black tarry stools or if there is blood in the urine. Be vigilant on any signs of stroke such as sudden numbness or weakness (one side or both sides of the body), difficulty walking, mental confusion, slurred speech, dizziness and any unexplained headache. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop any such signs of stroke as stroke is an uncommon side effect of Prasuvas 5 Tablet and needs urgent medical attention as it can otherwise be fatal.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Prasuvas 5 Tablet?
If you have missed a dose of Prasuvas 5 Tablet, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Q. How long do I need to take Prasuvas 5 Tablet after stent insertion?
The exact duration of taking Prasuvas 5 Tablet will be decided by your doctor after considering various factors like the illness you are being treated for, type of stent inserted, any episodes of bleeding experienced by you during treatment etc. Usually, it is prescribed for a minimum duration of 1 year. However, follow your doctor's advice precisely to get maximum benefit of Prasuvas 5 Tablet. Discuss with your doctor before stopping the medication, as sudden discontinuation may increase the chances of clot formation in the stent, heart attack, and can even lead to death.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Prasuvas 5 Tablet?
Avoid activities that may increase your chances of bleeding. Be extra careful while shaving or brushing your teeth to prevent bleeding. You should avoid taking painkillers, but if you need to take one like ibuprofen for joint pain, headache, backache etc, then consult your doctor first. This is because taking pain killers with Prasuvas 5 Tablet may increase your chances of developing a stomach ulcer and bleeding. Refrain from taking excessive alcohol with Prasuvas 5 Tablet as it can irritate your stomach and lead to a stomach ulcer as well.

Content on this page was last updated on 08 February, 2025, by Dr. Rajeev Sharma (MBA, MBBS)