prasugrel

noun

pra·su·grel | \ ˈprä-su̇-ˌgrel

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Medical Definition of prasugrel

: a drug that inhibits the activation and aggregation of platelets and is administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₀H₂₀FNO₃S·HCl to reduce the risk of a cardiovascular event (as a heart attack or stent blockage) caused by blood clot formation

Note: Prasugrel is marketed under the trademark Effient.

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