IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: BLEEDING RISK

Effient^® (prasugrel) can cause significant, sometimes fatal, bleeding.

Do not use Effient in patients with active pathological bleeding or a history of transient ischemic attack or stroke.

In patients ≥75 years of age, Effient is generally not recommended, because of the increased risk of fatal and intracranial bleeding and uncertain benefit, except in high-risk situations (patients with diabetes or a history of prior myocardial infarction [MI]) where its effect appears to be greater and its use may be considered.

Do not start Effient in patients likely to undergo urgent coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG). When possible, discontinue Effient at least 7 days prior to any surgery.

Additional risk factors for bleeding include:

body weight <60 kg
propensity to bleed
concomitant use of medications that increase the risk of bleeding (eg, warfarin, heparin, fibrinolytic therapy, chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs])

Suspect bleeding in any patient who is hypotensive and has recently undergone coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), CABG, or other surgical procedures in the setting of Effient.

If possible, manage bleeding without discontinuing Effient. Discontinuing Effient, particularly in the first few weeks after acute coronary syndrome, increases the risk of subsequent cardiovascular events.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Effient is contraindicated in patients with active pathological bleeding, such as from a peptic ulcer or intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), or a history of transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke, and in patients with hypersensitivity to prasugrel or any component of the product

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Patients who experience a stroke or TIA while on Effient generally should have therapy discontinued. Effient should also be discontinued for active bleeding and elective surgery
Premature discontinuation of Effient increases risk of stent thrombosis, MI, and death
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), a rare but serious condition that can be fatal, has been reported with Effient, sometimes after a brief exposure (<2 weeks), and requires urgent treatment, including plasmapheresis
Hypersensitivity, including angioedema, has been reported in patients receiving Effient, including patients with a history of hypersensitivity reaction to other thienopyridines

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Bleeding, including life-threatening and fatal bleeding, is the most commonly reported adverse reaction

Please see Full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning regarding bleeding risk.

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ACS-PCI Patients
With Diabetes

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Clinical Data

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Choosing Effient

Effient^® (prasugrel) is indicated to reduce thrombotic CV events in patients with ACS managed with PCI.¹ Review the data for the following high-risk subgroups: UA/NSTEMI with diabetes and STEMI.

Clinical Guidelines

Effient is included in guidelines for UA/NSTEMI and STEMI patients undergoing PCI.^2-5 Read the guidelines.

Convenient Dosing

Effient offers a convenient dosing schedule¹:

Initiate Effient as a single 60-mg oral loading dose (six 10-mg tablets)
Continue at 10 mg, one tablet once daily
Patients taking Effient should also take aspirin (75 mg to 325 mg) daily
Effient may be administered with or without food

SELECTED SAFETY: SIGNIFICANT BLEEDING RISK

Do not start Effient in patients likely to undergo urgent CABG. When possible, discontinue Effient at least 7 days prior to any surgery. Additional risk factors for bleeding include body weight <60 kg, propensity to bleed, and concomitant use of medications that increase the risk of bleeding (eg, warfarin, heparin, fibrinolytic therapy, chronic use of NSAIDs). Suspect bleeding in any patient who is hypotensive and has recently undergone coronary angiography, PCI, CABG, or other surgical procedures in the setting of Effient. Click here for Safety Information and Boxed Warning.

References:

Effient^® (prasugrel) prescribing information. Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. and Eli Lilly and Company.
Wright RS, Anderson JL, Adams CD, et al. Circulation. 2011;123:2022-2060.
Wright RS, Anderson JL, Adams CD, et al. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2011;57:1920-1959.
Kushner FG, Hand M, Smith SC Jr, et al. Circulation. 2009;120:2271-2306.
Kushner FG, Hand M, Smith SC Jr, et al. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2009;54:2205-2241.

INDICATION

Effient^® (prasugrel) is indicated to reduce the rate of thrombotic cardiovascular (CV) events (including stent thrombosis) in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) who are to be managed with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) as follows:

Patients with unstable angina (UA) or non–ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI)
Patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) when managed with primary or delayed PCI

The loading dose of Effient is 60 mg and the maintenance dose is 10 mg once daily. Effient is available in 5-mg and 10-mg tablets.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: BLEEDING RISK

Effient^® (prasugrel) can cause significant, sometimes fatal, bleeding.

Do not use Effient in patients with active pathological bleeding or a history of transient ischemic attack or stroke.

Do not start Effient in patients likely to undergo urgent coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG). When possible, discontinue Effient at least 7 days prior to any surgery.

Additional risk factors for bleeding include:

body weight <60 kg
propensity to bleed
concomitant use of medications that increase the risk of bleeding (eg, warfarin, heparin, fibrinolytic therapy, chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs])

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Effient is contraindicated in patients with active pathological bleeding, such as from a peptic ulcer or intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), or a history of transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke, and in patients with hypersensitivity to prasugrel or any component of the product

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Patients who experience a stroke or TIA while on Effient generally should have therapy discontinued. Effient should also be discontinued for active bleeding and elective surgery
Premature discontinuation of Effient increases risk of stent thrombosis, MI, and death
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), a rare but serious condition that can be fatal, has been reported with Effient, sometimes after a brief exposure (<2 weeks), and requires urgent treatment, including plasmapheresis
Hypersensitivity, including angioedema, has been reported in patients receiving Effient, including patients with a history of hypersensitivity reaction to other thienopyridines

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Bleeding, including life-threatening and fatal bleeding, is the most commonly reported adverse reaction

Please see Full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning regarding bleeding risk.

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