Effient (Prasugrel) for Heart Disease

Overview
Effient is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce the risk of thromboembolic events. Effient is also referred to by its drug name, Prasugrel.

Effient is an anticoagulant, or blood thinner. It is believed that Effient works by inhibiting the formation of clots.

How do I take it?
Effient is generally taken once daily.

Effient comes in tablet form.

Side effects
The FDA-approved label for Effient lists common side effects including bleeding.

Rare but serious side effects listed for Effient can include fatal bleeding.

For more details about this treatment, visit:
Effient – Eli Lilly
http://www.effienthcp.com/