Prasugrel

Prasugrel: Antiplatelet Therapy for Acute Coronary Syndrome – Evidence-Based Clinical Review 1. Introduction: What is Prasugrel? Its Role in Modern Medicine So you’re looking at prasugrel. Let me tell you what I’ve learned over the past decade using this drug in the cath lab and on the wards. Prasugrel is a third-generation thienopyridine P2Y12 receptor inhibitor. That’s a mouthful, I know. In plain language: it’s a powerful antiplatelet agent that prevents blood clots from forming in your arteries.