Prasurel 5mg Tablet is primarily used to prevent the formation of blood clots, thereby reducing the chance of having a heart attack or stroke in future. This medicine 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.

Prasurel 5mg 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.

In some cases, Prasurel 5mg Tablet may cause side effects such as nosebleeds, skin rash, gastrointestinal bleeding, blood in the 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 Prasurel 5mg Tablet if you are allergic to it, have ever had a brain stroke, bleeding in the brain or a transient ischemic attack (stroke). Talk to your doctor before taking Prasurel 5mg 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.

Prasurel 5mg Tablet used in the treatment of Prevention of Blood Clots, Prevention of Heart Attack, and Prevention of Stroke. The detailed uses of Prasurel 5mg Tablet are as follows:

• Prevention of Blood Clots: Prasurel 5mg Tablet helps to prevent blood clots in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) or those undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
• Prevention of Heart Attack: By inhibiting platelet activation, Prasurel 5mg Tablet significantly lowers the risk of myocardial infarction, protecting patients from cardiac damage.
• Prevention of Stroke: Prasurel 5mg Tablet helps to prevent stroke in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease or those at high risk of stroke.

• Take Prasurel 5mg Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor.
• It is advised to take Prasurel 5mg Tablet once daily; however, follow your doctor’s recommendation regarding the dosage and duration.
• Swallow Prasurel 5mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, chew, or break it.

• Prasurel 5mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antiplatelet agents used to prevent the formation of blood clots.
• Prasurel 5mg Tablet helps in reducing the chance of having another heart attack or stroke.
• Prasurel 5mg Tablet inhibits platelet aggregation and activation through irreversible binding of its active metabolite to the receptors.
• Prasurel 5mg Tablet works by inhibiting the clumping of platelets, thereby reducing the chance of blood clot formation.
• This medicine 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.

• Do not take Prasurel 5mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents.
• Also, avoid taking Prasurel 5mg Tablet if you have a medical condition that causes bleeding from the stomach or intestine, have had a transient ischemic attack (stroke) or are suffering from severe liver disease.
• Talk to your doctor before taking Prasurel 5mg Tablet if you have bleeding problems, weigh below 60 kg, are 75 years or older, had/have had a recent serious injury or surgery, or have kidney or liver disease.
• Consult your doctor immediately if you develop a medical condition called thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (a blood disorder) while taking Prasurel 5mg Tablet; its symptoms include fever, bruising under the skin that appears as red pinpoint dots, with/without unexplained confusion, tiredness, and yellowing of the skin and eyes.
• Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Prasurel 5mg 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 a history of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) should not take Prasurel 5mg Tablet.