Bivalirudin and Prasugrel interaction
Bivalirudin and Prasugrel: the Prasugrel prescribing label describes an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Moderate
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Prasugrel (Effient) label · effective 2022-09-07
Moderate
Medications that increase the risk of bleeding (e.g., oral anticoagulants, chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs], and fibrinolytic agents).
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