Prasugrel interactions

Prasugrel (Effient), an antiplatelet agent has 81 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 23 major, 37 moderate, 21 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

Major interactions (23)

  • ApixabananticoagulantMajor

    …hematomas in these patients include: • use of indwelling epidural catheters • concomitant use of other drugs that affect hemostasis, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), platelet inhibitors, other anticoagulants • a history of traumatic or repeated epidural or spinal punctures • a history of spinal deformity or spinal surgery • optimal timing between… (Apixaban label, Boxed warning)

  • AspirinNSAIDMajor

    Additional risk factors for bleeding include: body weight <60 kg, propensity to bleed, concomitant use of medications that increase the risk of bleeding (e.g . , warfarin, heparin, fibrinolytic therapy, chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . (Prasugrel label, Boxed warning)

  • Aspirin and dipyridamoleantiplatelet agentMajor

    Additional risk factors for bleeding include: body weight <60 kg, propensity to bleed, concomitant use of medications that increase the risk of bleeding (e.g . , warfarin, heparin, fibrinolytic therapy, chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . (Prasugrel label, Boxed warning)

  • CelecoxibNSAIDMajor

    Additional risk factors for bleeding include: body weight <60 kg, propensity to bleed, concomitant use of medications that increase the risk of bleeding (e.g . , warfarin, heparin, fibrinolytic therapy, chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . (Prasugrel label, Boxed warning)

  • Clopidogrelantiplatelet agentMajor

    …TR ial to Assess I mprovement in T herapeutic Outcomes by O ptimizing Platelet Inhibitio N with Prasugrel), patients with a history of TIA or ischemic stroke (>3 months prior to enrollment) had a higher rate of stroke on Effient (6.5%; of which 4.2% were thrombotic stroke and 2.3% were intracranial hemorrhage [ICH]) than on clopidogrel (1.2%; all thrombotic). (Prasugrel label, Contraindications)

  • DabigatrananticoagulantMajor

    …hematomas in these patients include: use of indwelling epidural catheters concomitant use of other drugs that affect hemostasis, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), platelet inhibitors, other anticoagulants a history of traumatic or repeated epidural or spinal punctures a history of spinal deformity or spinal surgery optimal timing between the… (Dabigatran label, Boxed warning)

  • DiclofenacNSAIDMajor

    Additional risk factors for bleeding include: body weight <60 kg, propensity to bleed, concomitant use of medications that increase the risk of bleeding (e.g . , warfarin, heparin, fibrinolytic therapy, chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . (Prasugrel label, Boxed warning)

  • EdoxabananticoagulantMajor

    …hematomas in these patients include: use of indwelling epidural catheters concomitant use of other drugs that affect hemostasis, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), platelet inhibitors, other anticoagulants a history of traumatic or repeated epidural or spinal punctures a history of spinal deformity or spinal surgery optimal timing between the… (Edoxaban label, Boxed warning)

  • EnoxaparinanticoagulantMajor

    Additional risk factors for bleeding include: body weight <60 kg, propensity to bleed, concomitant use of medications that increase the risk of bleeding (e.g . , warfarin, heparin, fibrinolytic therapy, chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . (Prasugrel label, Boxed warning)

  • EtodolacNSAIDMajor

    Additional risk factors for bleeding include: body weight <60 kg, propensity to bleed, concomitant use of medications that increase the risk of bleeding (e.g . , warfarin, heparin, fibrinolytic therapy, chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . (Prasugrel label, Boxed warning)

  • FondaparinuxanticoagulantMajor

    …in these patients include: • use of indwelling epidural catheters • concomitant use of other drugs that affect hemostasis, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), platelet inhibitors, or other anticoagulants • a history of traumatic or repeated epidural or spinal puncture • a history of spinal deformity or spinal surgery • Optimal timing between… (Fondaparinux label, Boxed warning)

  • HeparinanticoagulantMajor

    Additional risk factors for bleeding include: body weight <60 kg, propensity to bleed, concomitant use of medications that increase the risk of bleeding (e.g . , warfarin, heparin, fibrinolytic therapy, chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . (Prasugrel label, Boxed warning)

  • IbuprofenNSAIDMajor

    Additional risk factors for bleeding include: body weight <60 kg, propensity to bleed, concomitant use of medications that increase the risk of bleeding (e.g . , warfarin, heparin, fibrinolytic therapy, chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . (Prasugrel label, Boxed warning)

  • IndomethacinNSAIDMajor

    Additional risk factors for bleeding include: body weight <60 kg, propensity to bleed, concomitant use of medications that increase the risk of bleeding (e.g . , warfarin, heparin, fibrinolytic therapy, chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . (Prasugrel label, Boxed warning)

  • Itraconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Anticoagulants and Antiplatelets Ticagrelor Contraindicated during and 2 weeks after TOLSURA treatment. (Itraconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • KetorolacNSAIDMajor

    Additional risk factors for bleeding include: body weight <60 kg, propensity to bleed, concomitant use of medications that increase the risk of bleeding (e.g . , warfarin, heparin, fibrinolytic therapy, chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . (Prasugrel label, Boxed warning)

  • MeloxicamNSAIDMajor

    Additional risk factors for bleeding include: body weight <60 kg, propensity to bleed, concomitant use of medications that increase the risk of bleeding (e.g . , warfarin, heparin, fibrinolytic therapy, chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . (Prasugrel label, Boxed warning)

  • NabumetoneNSAIDMajor

    Additional risk factors for bleeding include: body weight <60 kg, propensity to bleed, concomitant use of medications that increase the risk of bleeding (e.g . , warfarin, heparin, fibrinolytic therapy, chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . (Prasugrel label, Boxed warning)

  • NaproxenNSAIDMajor

    Additional risk factors for bleeding include: body weight <60 kg, propensity to bleed, concomitant use of medications that increase the risk of bleeding (e.g . , warfarin, heparin, fibrinolytic therapy, chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . (Prasugrel label, Boxed warning)

  • RivaroxabananticoagulantMajor

    …in these patients include: • use of indwelling epidural catheters • concomitant use of other drugs that affect hemostasis, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), platelet inhibitors, other anticoagulants • a history of traumatic or repeated epidural or spinal punctures • a history of spinal deformity or spinal surgery • optimal timing between… (Rivaroxaban label, Boxed warning)

  • Additional risk factors for bleeding include: body weight <60 kg, propensity to bleed, concomitant use of medications that increase the risk of bleeding (e.g . , warfarin, heparin, fibrinolytic therapy, chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . (Prasugrel label, Boxed warning)

  • Ticagrelorantiplatelet agentMajor

    WARNING: BLEEDING RISK • BRILINTA, like other antiplatelet agents, can cause significant, sometimes fatal bleeding ( 5.1 , 6.1 ). (Ticagrelor label, Boxed warning)

  • WarfarinanticoagulantMajor

    Additional risk factors for bleeding include: body weight <60 kg, propensity to bleed, concomitant use of medications that increase the risk of bleeding (e.g . , warfarin, heparin, fibrinolytic therapy, chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . (Prasugrel label, Boxed warning)

Moderate interactions (37)

  • BuprenorphineopioidModerate

    Opioids: Decreased exposure to prasugrel. (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • Opioids: Decreased exposure to prasugrel. (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • ButorphanolopioidModerate

    Opioids: Decreased exposure to prasugrel. (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • CitalopramSSRIModerate

    Increased Risk of Bleeding: Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin, and other anticoagulants may increase this risk. (Citalopram label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CodeineopioidModerate

    Opioids: Decreased exposure to prasugrel. (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • DesvenlafaxineSNRIModerate

    • Increased Risk of Bleeding: Concomitant use of aspirin, NSAIDs, other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin, and other anticoagulants may increase this risk ( 5.4 ). (Desvenlafaxine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DuloxetineSNRIModerate

    Concomitant use of antiplatelet drugs and anticoagulants may increase this risk ( 5.5 , 7.4 , 8.1 ) (Duloxetine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EluxadolineopioidModerate

    Opioids: Decreased exposure to prasugrel. (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • EscitalopramSSRIModerate

    Increased Risk of Bleeding: Concomitant use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin, other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin and other anticoagulants may increase risk ( 5.7 , 7) (Escitalopram label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FentanylopioidModerate

    Opioids: Decreased exposure to prasugrel. (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • Ginkgo bilobaHerbal and supplementModerate

    Ginkgo may increase bleeding risk when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines. (NCCIH, Ginkgo)

  • Opioids: Decreased exposure to prasugrel. (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • HydromorphoneopioidModerate

    Opioids: Decreased exposure to prasugrel. (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • Icosapent ethylomega-3 fatty acidModerate

    Increased Bleeding Risk with Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Agents: Some published studies with omega-3 fatty acids have demonstrated prolongation of bleeding time. (Icosapent ethyl label, Drug interactions)

  • Ketoconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Drugs rivaroxaban cilostazol, coumarins, dabigatran Cilostazol: Concomitant administration of single doses of cilostazol 100 mg and ketoconazole 400 mg approximately doubled cilostazol concentrations and altered (increase/decrease) the concentrations of the active metabolites of cilostazol. (Ketoconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • LevomilnacipranSNRIModerate

    Increased Risk of Bleeding : Concomitant use of NSAIDs, aspirin, other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin, and other anticoagulants may increase this risk ( 5.5 ). (Levomilnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LevorphanolopioidModerate

    Opioids: Decreased exposure to prasugrel. (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • MeperidineopioidModerate

    Opioids: Decreased exposure to prasugrel. (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • MethadoneopioidModerate

    Opioids: Decreased exposure to prasugrel. (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • Misoprostolprostaglandin analogModerate

    Misoprostol does not exert clinically significant effects on the absorption, blood levels, and antiplatelet effects of therapeutic doses of aspirin. (Misoprostol label, Drug interactions)

  • MorphineopioidModerate

    Consider the use of a parenteral anti-platelet agent in acute coronary syndrome patients requiring coadministration of morphine or other opioid agonists. (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • NalbuphineopioidModerate

    Opioids: Decreased exposure to prasugrel. (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • OliceridineopioidModerate

    Opioids: Decreased exposure to prasugrel. (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • OxycodoneopioidModerate

    Opioids: Decreased exposure to prasugrel. (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • Opioids: Decreased exposure to prasugrel. (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • OxymorphoneopioidModerate

    Opioids: Decreased exposure to prasugrel. (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • ParoxetineSSRIModerate

    Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin, and other anticoagulants may add to this risk [see Drug Interactions ( 7.3 )] . (Paroxetine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Pentazocine and naloxoneopioidModerate

    Opioids: Decreased exposure to prasugrel. (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • PentoxifyllinemethylxanthineModerate

    DRUG INTERACTIONS Bleeding has been reported in patients treated with pentoxifylline extended-release tablets with or without concomitant NSAIDs, anticoagulants, or platelet aggregation inhibitors. (Pentoxifylline label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenytoinanticonvulsantModerate

    Carbamazepine, felbamate, lamotrigine, topiramate, oxcarbazepine, lacosamide Antilipidemic agents Atorvastatin, fluvastatin, simvastatin Antiplatelets Ticagrelor Antiviral agents Efavirenz, lopinavir/ritonavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir Fosamprenavir: phenytoin when given with fosamprenavir alone may decrease the concentration of amprenavir,… (Phenytoin label, Drug interactions)

  • SertralineSSRIModerate

    Increased Risk of Bleeding: Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin, and other anticoagulants may increase this risk ( 5.3 ) (Sertraline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TapentadolopioidModerate

    Opioids: Decreased exposure to prasugrel. (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • TramadolopioidModerate

    Opioids: Decreased exposure to prasugrel. (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • TrazodoneantidepressantModerate

    Increased Risk of Bleeding: Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin, and other anticoagulants may increase this risk ( 5.5 ). (Trazodone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • VilazodoneSSRIModerate

    Increased Risk of Bleeding: Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin, and other anticoagulants may increase this risk ( 5.3 ) (Vilazodone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Vitamin EVitamin and mineralModerate

    Vitamin E can inhibit platelet aggregation and vitamin K-dependent clotting, increasing bleeding risk with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs. (NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Vitamin E)

  • VortioxetineantidepressantModerate

    • Increased Risk of Bleeding : Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin, or other drugs that affect coagulation may increase risk ( 5.3 ). (Vortioxetine label, Warnings and precautions)

Minor mentions (21)

  • AtorvastatinstatinMinor

    Effient can be administered with aspirin (75 mg to 325 mg per day), heparin, GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors, statins, digoxin, and drugs that elevate gastric pH, including proton pump inhibitors and H 2 blockers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • CimetidineH2 blockerMinor

    Effient can be administered with aspirin (75 mg to 325 mg per day), heparin, GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors, statins, digoxin, and drugs that elevate gastric pH, including proton pump inhibitors and H 2 blockers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • Dexlansoprazoleproton pump inhibitorMinor

    Effient can be administered with aspirin (75 mg to 325 mg per day), heparin, GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors, statins, digoxin, and drugs that elevate gastric pH, including proton pump inhibitors and H 2 blockers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • Digoxindigitalis glycosideMinor

    Effient can be administered with aspirin (75 mg to 325 mg per day), heparin, GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors, statins, digoxin, and drugs that elevate gastric pH, including proton pump inhibitors and H 2 blockers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • Esomeprazoleproton pump inhibitorMinor

    Effient can be administered with aspirin (75 mg to 325 mg per day), heparin, GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors, statins, digoxin, and drugs that elevate gastric pH, including proton pump inhibitors and H 2 blockers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • EthosuximideanticonvulsantMinor

    If possible, assess the presence of drug-dependent antiplatelet antibodies. (Ethosuximide label, Warnings)

  • Ezetimibe and simvastatinstatinMinor

    Effient can be administered with aspirin (75 mg to 325 mg per day), heparin, GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors, statins, digoxin, and drugs that elevate gastric pH, including proton pump inhibitors and H 2 blockers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • FamotidineH2 blockerMinor

    Effient can be administered with aspirin (75 mg to 325 mg per day), heparin, GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors, statins, digoxin, and drugs that elevate gastric pH, including proton pump inhibitors and H 2 blockers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • Fish oil (omega-3)Herbal and supplementMinor

    Omega-3 supplements may mildly prolong bleeding time; the combination with anticoagulants such as warfarin warrants monitoring, though clinically significant bleeding has not been consistently shown. (NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Omega-3 Fatty Acids)

  • FluvastatinstatinMinor

    Effient can be administered with aspirin (75 mg to 325 mg per day), heparin, GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors, statins, digoxin, and drugs that elevate gastric pH, including proton pump inhibitors and H 2 blockers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • Garlic (supplement)Herbal and supplementMinor

    Garlic supplements may increase bleeding risk with anticoagulants such as warfarin. (NCCIH, Garlic)

  • Lansoprazoleproton pump inhibitorMinor

    Effient can be administered with aspirin (75 mg to 325 mg per day), heparin, GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors, statins, digoxin, and drugs that elevate gastric pH, including proton pump inhibitors and H 2 blockers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • LovastatinstatinMinor

    Effient can be administered with aspirin (75 mg to 325 mg per day), heparin, GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors, statins, digoxin, and drugs that elevate gastric pH, including proton pump inhibitors and H 2 blockers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • NizatidineH2 blockerMinor

    Effient can be administered with aspirin (75 mg to 325 mg per day), heparin, GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors, statins, digoxin, and drugs that elevate gastric pH, including proton pump inhibitors and H 2 blockers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • Omeprazoleproton pump inhibitorMinor

    Effient can be administered with aspirin (75 mg to 325 mg per day), heparin, GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors, statins, digoxin, and drugs that elevate gastric pH, including proton pump inhibitors and H 2 blockers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • Pantoprazoleproton pump inhibitorMinor

    Effient can be administered with aspirin (75 mg to 325 mg per day), heparin, GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors, statins, digoxin, and drugs that elevate gastric pH, including proton pump inhibitors and H 2 blockers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • PitavastatinstatinMinor

    Effient can be administered with aspirin (75 mg to 325 mg per day), heparin, GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors, statins, digoxin, and drugs that elevate gastric pH, including proton pump inhibitors and H 2 blockers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • PravastatinstatinMinor

    Effient can be administered with aspirin (75 mg to 325 mg per day), heparin, GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors, statins, digoxin, and drugs that elevate gastric pH, including proton pump inhibitors and H 2 blockers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • Rabeprazoleproton pump inhibitorMinor

    Effient can be administered with aspirin (75 mg to 325 mg per day), heparin, GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors, statins, digoxin, and drugs that elevate gastric pH, including proton pump inhibitors and H 2 blockers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • RosuvastatinstatinMinor

    Effient can be administered with aspirin (75 mg to 325 mg per day), heparin, GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors, statins, digoxin, and drugs that elevate gastric pH, including proton pump inhibitors and H 2 blockers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • SimvastatinstatinMinor

    Effient can be administered with aspirin (75 mg to 325 mg per day), heparin, GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors, statins, digoxin, and drugs that elevate gastric pH, including proton pump inhibitors and H 2 blockers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

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