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Film Coated Tablets 28 ×5, 10 mg |
Dosage
One tablet a day. The tablet should not be chewed or crushed. Please refer to the license holder for further details.
Indications
Prasugrel Teva, co-administered with acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), is indicated for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients with acute coronary syndrome ( i.e. unstable angina, non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction [UA/NSTEMI] or ST segment elevation myocardial infarction [STEMI] undergoing primary or delayed percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
The increased efficacy should be balanced with the increased risk in patients with bleeding tendency in those who had TIA/CVA in the past and in those above the age of 75 or weight below 60 kg.
Contra-Indications
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or any of its excipients.
Patients with active bleeding (such as bleeding from an ulcer in gastro intestinal system).
Patients with history of a stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA).
Patients with severe hepatic disease.