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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Prasita-A Capsule

Prasita-A Capsule is used to prevent the formation of blood clots and to reduce the risk of serious heart/blood vessel problems in the future (such as heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots in stents).

Prasita-A Capsule contains Prasugrel and Aspirin, which work by preventing platelet aggregation, thereby decreasing the risk of blood clot formation.

Prasita-A Capsule may cause side effects such as headache, swelling/oedema, dizziness, skin rash, small red bruises, and bruising. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor.

Do not take Prasita-A Capsule if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to prevent any interactions.

Uses of Prasita-A Capsule

Prasita-A Capsule used in the prevention of blood clots, stroke, and heart attack. The detailed uses of Prasita-A Capsule are as follows:

  • Prevent Blood Clots: Prasita-A Capsule helps to prevent platelets from clumping and forming blood clots by inhibiting platelet aggregation.
  • Reduce Cardiovascular Events: By inhibiting platelet aggregation, Prasita-A Capsule reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular events in patients at high risk.

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Directions for Use

  • Prasita-A Capsule can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor. However, if you experience stomach upset, take it with food.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Prasita-A Capsule as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or open it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Prasita-A Capsule helps prevent the formation of harmful blood clots in the arteries.
  • It reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other serious cardiovascular events.
  • It helps protect patients who have undergone stent placement by preventing clot formation within the stent.
  • Prasita-A Capsule inhibits platelet aggregation (clumping) and prevents platelets from sticking together.
  • It lowers the risk of recurrent heart-related complications in patients with a history of atherothrombotic events.
  • Prasita-A Capsule supports long-term cardiovascular health by improving blood flow and preventing arterial blockage.

How Prasita-A Capsule Works

Prasita-A Capsule contains 'Prasugrel' and 'Aspirin' as their active constituents. Prasugrel is an antiplatelet agent that blocks platelet aggregation and reduces the risk of blood clot formation. Aspirin has an antithrombotic action that interferes with platelet functioning and prevents them from sticking together, thus helping to prevent or reduce blood clots.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Prasita-A Capsule

An overdose of Prasita-A Capsule may cause unpleasant side effects. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Prasita-A Capsule if you are allergic to any of its components.
  • Inform your doctor if you have/had bleeding from your stomach or intestines, a stroke or a transient ischaemic attack (TIA), liver disease, a recent serious injury, recent surgery (including some dental procedures), kidney (renal) disease, or are 75 years or older.
  • Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Prasita-A Capsule is not recommended for use in children as the efficacy and safety have not been established.
  • Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Prasita-A Capsule:
Co-administration of Ketorolac and Prasita-A Capsule may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ketorolac with Prasita-A Capsule is not recommended but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood, severe headache and weakness. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Prasita-A Capsule:
Combining Ketorolac tromethamine with Prasita-A Capsule can increase the risk of adverse effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Prasita-A Capsule with Ketorolac tromethamine is not recommended, as it results in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
How does the drug interact with Prasita-A Capsule:
Co-administration of Mifepristone with Prasita-A Capsule can increase the chance of experiencing vaginal bleeding in women.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Prasita-A Capsule with Mifepristone can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience prolonged, heavy bleeding, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Prasita-A Capsule:
Co-administration of Prasita-A Capsule and Rivaroxaban can increase the risk of unusual bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although Co-administration of Prasita-A Capsule and Rivaroxaban can lead to an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Prasita-A Capsule:
Coadministration of apixaban with Prasita-A Capsule may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Prasita-A Capsule and cabozantinib, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
AspirinTipranavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prasita-A Capsule:
Using tipranavir together with Prasita-A Capsule may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Prasita-A Capsule and Tipranavir together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. If you notice any signs of bleeding, like bruises, dizziness, or black stools, call your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Prasita-A Capsule:
Using Prasita-A Capsule together with tirofiban can cause you to bleed more easily.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Prasita-A Capsule with Tirofiban can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these signs, it's important to contact a doctor right away: bleeding, bruising, throwing up, headache, feeling dizzy, weakness, or seeing blood in your urine or stools. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
AspirinTinzaparin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prasita-A Capsule:
using tinzaparin together with Prasita-A Capsule can increase the risk of bleeding complications.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Prasita-A Capsule with Tinzaparin together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these signs, it's important to contact a doctor right away: difficulty stopping bleeding, unexplained bruises, swelling, throwing up, headache, feeling lightheaded, blood in your urine or stools, or feeling weak. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Prasita-A Capsule:
Using dalteparin with Prasita-A Capsule, may enhance the risk of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Prasita-A Capsule and dalteparin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising, swelling, vomiting, blood in your urine or stools, headache, dizziness, or weakness while taking these drugs, inform a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Prasita-A Capsule:
Co-administration of methotrexate with Prasita-A Capsule can increase the levels and side effects of methotrexate.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Prasita-A Capsule and methotrexate, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sore throat, chills, fever, rash, unusual bruising or bleeding, pale skin, dark urine, swelling of the legs and hands, breathing difficulty. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It is advised to engage in regular exercise to complement treatment with Prasita-A Capsule .
  • Maintaining a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise is important for good heart health.
  • Limit smoking and alcohol consumption, as it may increase the chances of excessive bleeding.
  • A person should strictly avoid eating fried food, fast food, boxed food, canned food, and processed frozen meals.
  • One should eat a nutritious diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, skinless poultry, fish, eggs, and low-fat dairy products.
  • One should do relaxing activities to manage stress, like meditation, yoga, and massage, which would also help in treating high blood pressure.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

PLATELET AGGREGATION INHIBITOR
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Prasita-A Capsule as it may cause unpleasant side effects. Alcohol intake might increase the risk of stomach or intestinal bleeding.

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Pregnancy

Caution

It is recommended to consult your doctor before taking Prasita-A Capsule in pregnancy, as your doctor will prescribe this drug only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is advised to consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding, as in this case, the doctor will prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Prasita-A Capsule does not affect the thinking ability to drive. However, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are not alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose modification may be required. Prasita-A Capsule should be used with care in patients with liver impairment/liver disorder. A person should consult with their specialist if they have liver impairment/liver disease or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be required. Prasita-A Capsule should be used with care in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease. Please discuss with your doctor if you have a kidney impairment/kidney disorder or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Prasita-A Capsule should not be used by children, as the efficacy and safety have not been established.

FAQs

Prasita-A Capsule is used to prevent the formation of blood clots and avoid the risk of serious heart/blood vessel problems in the future (like heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots in stents).

Prasita-A Capsule consists of Prasugrel and Aspirin, which inhibit platelet aggregation, thereby reducing the risk of blood clot formation. In this way, Prasita-A Capsule helps in reducing the risk of cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction (heart attack) or stroke.

A person taking any anti-coagulant like warfarin is restricted from taking Prasita-A Capsule as it may increase the risk of bleeding. Consult your doctor for further advice.

Seek medical attention immediately if you develop a medical condition called Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (or TTP) that causes fever and bruising under the skin, or notice unexplained extreme tiredness, confusion, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice).

This medicine should not be used in children and adolescents below 18 years of age.

As Prasita-A Capsule prevents the formation of blood clots, it may increase the risk of bleeding during injury, a cut, or surgery. Thus, consult your doctor if you notice excessive bleeding.

It has been reported that Prasita-A Capsule may cause anaemia (low haemoglobin and low red blood cell count). So it would be best to take iron-rich food to prevent anaemia.

Yes, Prasita-A Capsule is a type of blood thinner. It works by preventing platelets (type of blood cells) from sticking together and forming clots.

It is not advised to drink alcohol while taking Prasita-A Capsule as it can increase the risk of stomach or intestinal bleeding and cause adverse reactions. So it is better to avoid alcohol while using Prasita-A Capsule .

Yes, you should stop taking Prasita-A Capsule before surgery. It contains prasugrel and aspirin, which can increase the risk of bleeding. However consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

Prasita-A Capsule may cause excessive or prolonged bleeding. You should inform your doctor if you notice black tarry stools or if there is blood in the urine. Be aware of any signs of stroke such as sudden numbness or weakness (one side or both sides of the body), difficulty walking, mental confusion, slurred speech, dizziness and any unexplained headache. Please consult your doctor immediately if you develop any such signs.

Prasita-A Capsule should not be taken by individuals who are allergic to prasugrel, aspirin, or any of the other ingredients in the Prasita-A Capsule . Avoid taking Prasita-A Capsule if you have stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), liver problems, or stomach ulcers. Therefore, inform your doctor about your medical history before taking Prasita-A Capsule .

If you forgot to take a dose of Prasita-A Capsule , do not worry. Take it as soon as you remember. But, if it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your regular dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Your doctor will determine the duration, by considering factors like illness, stent type, and bleeding episodes. Consult your doctor before discontinuing Prasita-A Capsule as stopping Prasita-A Capsule suddenly may increase the chances of heart attack, clot formation in the stent, and can even lead to death.

Avoid activities that increase bleeding. Avoid taking painkillers like ibuprofen for joint pain, headache, or backache. Consult your doctor before taking painkillers. Also, avoid excessive alcohol consumption.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

90, Delhi - Jaipur Road, Sector 32, Gurugram, Haryana 122001
Other Info - PRA0286

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