name: | Prasugrel |
ATC code: | B01AC22 | route: | oral |
n-compartments | 2 |
Prasugrel is an oral antiplatelet agent used for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). It is a thienopyridine class inhibitor of the P2Y12 ADP platelet receptor. Prasugrel is approved and used in clinical practice for patients at risk of thrombotic cardiovascular events.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported in healthy adult subjects following single oral administration of prasugrel 10 mg.
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