Comparing Clopidogrel vs Prasugrel
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Prescription only
Clopidogrel may be given to reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke in certain cardiovascular conditions or following a heart attack or ischemic stroke. People who are poor metabolizers of... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Myocardial Infarction - Prophylaxis, Heart Attack, Acute Coronary Syndrome. Prasugrel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Myocardial Infarction, Prophylaxis
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| More about Clopidogrel | More about Prasugrel | ||||||||||||||||
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Clopidogrel has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 101 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
Prasugrel has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 29 ratings on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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View all Clopidogrel prices |
View all Prasugrel prices |
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| Plavix | Effient | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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8 hours |
15 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 274 drugs are known to interact with Clopidogrel:
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A total of 226 drugs are known to interact with Prasugrel:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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November 17, 1997 |
July 10, 2009 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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