The Basics
What is Prasugrel?
Used to prevent strokes, heart attacks, or other serious problems before a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
Brand names for Prasugrel
Effient
How Prasugrel is classified
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
Prasugrel During Pregnancy
Prasugrel pregnancy category
Category N/ANote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.
What we know about taking Prasugrel while pregnant
N/A
Taking Prasugrel While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Prasugrel?
No published information is available on the use of prasugrel during breastfeeding. Until more data become available, prasugrel should be used with caution during breastfeeding, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. If it is used by a nursing mother, monitor the infant for bruising and bleeding.
Maternal / infant drug levels
No published information is available on the use of prasugrel during breastfeeding. Until more data become available, prasugrel should be used with caution during breastfeeding, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. If it is used by a nursing mother, monitor the infant for bruising and bleeding.
Possible effects of Prasugrel on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Prasugrel
Aspirin.
List of References
Lactation sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/None listed
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