Prax A Information

Prax A is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. Other than this, Prax A has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Prax A depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Prax A also has some side effects, the most common being Pain in Extremity. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Prax A as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Prax A are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Prax A's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Prax A's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Prax A related warnings section.

Prax A is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Stroke, Heart Disease, Bleeding are examples of such conditions. The section on Prax A contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Prax A have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Prax A is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Prax A Benefits & Uses
Prax A Dosage & How to Take
Prax A Side Effects
Prax A Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Prax A with Other Drugs
Prax A Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Prax A
Prax A Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Prax A Benefits & Uses

Prax A is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Prax A Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 85 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 10 mg prasugrel and 75 mg aspirin in one capsule, initially prasugrel 60 mg dose should be taken by patients
Geriatric	Disease: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 85 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 10 mg prasugrel and 75 mg aspirin in one capsule, initially prasugrel 60 mg should be taken by below 75 yrs old

Prax A Related Warnings

Is the use of Prax A safe for pregnant women?

Prax A shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Prax A safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Prax A may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Prax A should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Prax A on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Prax A. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Prax A on the Liver?

Prax A does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Prax A on the Heart?

Prax A can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Severe Interaction of Prax A with Other Drugs

Prax A should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Prax A Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Prax A unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Stroke
Heart Disease
Bleeding
Allergy
Bleeding
Asthma
Gout
Reye's syndrome
Peptic Ulcer
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Prax A

Is this Prax A habit forming or addictive?

Prax A does not cause addiction.

Prax A Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Prax A

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Prax A, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Prax A

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Prax A and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Effient™(prasugrel)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1045-1046

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 631

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Durlaza (aspirin)

KD Tripathi. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 195-199

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 191-194

Prax A 75 Capsule