prasugrel
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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 (such as a heart attack or stent blockage) caused by blood clot formation
Note:
Prasugrel is marketed under the trademark Effient.
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