Prethromb-5Mg Tablet

Prethromb-5Mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called 'antiplatelet agents' used to prevent the formation of blood clots, thereby reducing the chance of having a heart attack, or stroke in future. Prethromb-5Mg Tablet 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. 

Prethromb-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, especially in people who have had heart surgery known as angioplasty.

You are advised to take Prethromb-5Mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending upon your medical consition. In some cases, Prethromb-5Mg Tablet may cause side-effects such as nose bleeds, skin rash, bleeding in the bowels, blood in 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 Prethromb-5Mg Tablet if you ever had a brain stroke, bleeding in the brain or transient ischemic attack (stroke). Talk to your doctor before taking Prethromb-5Mg Tablet if you weigh below 60 kg, are 75 years or older, have/had a recent severe injury or surgery due to risk of severe bleeding problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Prethromb-5Mg Tablet is not recommended for children as efficacy and safety have not been established. 

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

• Nose bleeds
• Skin rash
• Bleeding in bowels
• Blood in urine
• Low haemoglobin
• Purpura (blood leakage under the skin)
• Indigestion
• Bruising

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

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• IBUPROFEN
• CELECOXIB
• HYDROCODONE
• TRAMADOL
• CLOPIDOGREL
• ENOXAPARIN
• RIVAROXABAN
• WARFARIN
• ESOMEPRAZOLE
• OMEPRAZOLE
• TICAGRELOR

Regular haemoglobin and hematocrit diagnostic tests are recommended if you are taking Prethromb-5Mg Tablet.

• Eat a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, skinless poultry, fish, eggs, and low-fat dairy products.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise.
• Managing stress with meditation, yoga, and massage.
• Avoid eating fried food, fast food, boxed food, canned food, and processed frozen meals.